This giant squirrel is known more for its colour scheme, than its impressive size. Discover the rainbow squirrel <\/p>
Squirrels don\u2019t come much bigger than the Malabar giant variety. Weighing four times as much as a grey squirrel<\/a> and much bigger than the red squirrel<\/a>, this robust rodent is about the size of a domestic cat. But it\u2019s not the Malabar giant\u2019s size that turns heads and drops jaws, bur rather its colour scheme. Meet the rainbow squirrel.<\/p> Endemic to India, where it is the state animal of Maharashtra in the west of the country, it has become quite a hit on social media in recent years thanks to its exquisite pelage, which will leave you in no doubt as to why it has come to be known colloquially as the rainbow squirrel.<\/p> While its undercarriage is a fairly standard beige, its back and flanks are adorned with bands of deep, rich reds and blues which, combined, give an overall impression of purple. <\/p>Where do rainbow squirrels live?<\/h2>
What do rainbow squirrels look like?<\/h2>