The purpose of the study was to examine the occurrence, distribution and ethology of Indian Giant Flying Squirrel (Petaurista philippensis Elliot 1839) in Rajasthan, India. Distribution of this species was restricted only in southern part of the state. Distribution was patchy in deciduous forests of four districts (i.e., Udaipur, Pratapgarh, Banswara and Dungarpur) and found confined in Madhuca indica groves and belts. It was primary cavity dweller. P. philippensis is nocturnal glider, spending the daytime asleep in tree cavities and comes out at dusk, while retires before dawn. Gliding of P....
The purpose of the study was to examine the occurrence, distribution and ethology of Indian Giant Flying Squirrel (Petaurista philippensis Elliot 1839...