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Western Woolly Flying Squirrel

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Photo: Richard Lydekker · Public domain

Eupetaurus cinereus

Basic stats

Range

Northern Pakistan and north-western India, including Kashmir and Uttarakhand; also Bhutan

Size

Head and body 42–60cm; tail 43–54.5cm

Weight

1.4–2.5kg

The western woolly flying squirrel is a very large flying squirrel, one of the largest squirrels, with a head and body length of 42–60 cm, a tail of 43–54.5 cm and a weight of 1.4–2.5 kg. Its long, thick fur has a grizzled pattern that gives a woolly look, which distinguishes it from the two other species in its genus, which have a more saturated brown coat. For a long time it was thought to be the only species in the genus (Wikipedia, general species account).

It is native to northern Pakistan and north-western India, and recent research has confirmed that it remains in Kashmir. It has also been found in Uttarakhand and in Jigme Dorji National Park in Bhutan, which suggests a wider range than thought. The cached account gives no diet, behaviour or breeding information (Wikipedia, general species account).

Quick answers

Where is the Western Woolly Flying Squirrel found?
Northern Pakistan and north-western India, including Kashmir and Uttarakhand; also Bhutan
How big is the Western Woolly Flying Squirrel?
Head and body 42–60cm; tail 43–54.5cm
How much does the Western Woolly Flying Squirrel weigh?
1.4–2.5kg
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