The Indian giant squirrel, or Malabar giant squirrel, (Ratufa indica) is a large . tree squirrel species genus Ratufa native to India. It is a large-bodied diurnal, arboreal, and herbivorous squirrel found in South Asia.The Ratufa indica has a conspicuous two-toned (and sometimes three-toned) color scheme.The colors involved can be creamy-beige, buff, tan, rust, brown, or even a dark seal brown.The underparts and the front legs are usually cream colored, the head can be brown or beige, however there is a distinctive white spot between the ears The Indian giant squirrel is an upper-canopy dwelling species, which rarely leaves the trees,
and requires "tall profusely branched trees for the construction of nests.It travels from tree to tree with jumps of up to 6 m (20 ft). When in danger, the Ratufa indica often freezes or flattens itself against the tree trunk,

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