Where the World’s Largest Cream Colored Giant Squirrel Lives? 
If you’re wondering where the world’s largest cream colored squirrel lives, then read on! The Ratufa affinis was first described by Sir Stamford Raffles in 1822, and is still found in some parts of Peninsular Malaysia, southern Thailand, and northeast Borneo. Because of its large size and wide range, it’s difficult to find one in any area of the world, but it’s possible to find it in Southeast Asia.
Sri Lanka
The cream colored giant squirrel is not the only animal that looks like a fluffy ball. In Sri Lanka, there are two subspecies of this squirrel. The Lowland Girrel is found in the hill country while the other is found in the wet zone. Although it is difficult to determine the difference between the two subspecies without capturing them, both bear the same name. In fact, the name palm squirrel comes from its association with the Palmyrah Palm. All species of the palm squirrels in Sri Lanka have three distinct stripes on their backs, with the middle stripe being very long. Their ears are softly furred.
Malabar
The Malabar giant squirrel is one of the most beautiful and most adorable mammals on earth. They can grow to three feet in length and have bright blue tails. Their habitats are evergreen forests in southern India and Southeast Asia. They are protected in Kerala’s wildlife sanctuaries. You can visit the Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary in Thiruvananthapuram to see these amazing creatures. If you visit Kerala during the spring or fall, you can also see them in the Periyar Tiger Reserve and the Silent Valley National Park.
India
The cream-colored giant squirrel is also known as the Malabar giant squirrel. It is native to India and has four subspecies. It feeds on tropical fruits and disperses seeds through feces. Its tail weighs almost as much as its body, and it plays a vital role in maintaining balance in the squirrel’s body. The cream-colored giant squirrel is a fascinating animal, and it is well worth the trip to see one in person.
Thailand
The Cream colored Giant Squirrel lives in Southeast Asia, where it is the largest squirrel. Its head-body length is 38 cm and its tail is 44 cm. It is native to primary rainforests but appears unable to adapt to secondary forests. Although its diet is mostly forest seeds and fruit, it also raids nearby cultivated areas for food. This animal builds a nest of twigs and uses a natural burrow to keep warm and dry.
Indonesia
The Cream colored giant squirrel is the only known species of giant squirrel that lives in Indonesia. It is found in the Belum-Temengor forest preserve in Kalimantan. It is not often seen in plantations and human settlements. It is a shy animal that often descends to the ground to forage or cross gaps. The only way to see this unique mammal in the wild is to take a field trip to see one.
Philippines
The Cream colored giant squirrel lives in the Philippine Islands and is one of the country’s most charismatic mammals. The fur on its body is reddish-brown with orange-grey tips and long, short whiskers. The species is endemic to the Sulu Archipelago and has three endangered status categories – vulnerable, endangered, and critically endangered. The biggest threat to the species is habitat loss.
Malaysia
The cream-coloured giant squirrel lives in the forests of Borneo, Sumatra and the Thai-Malay Peninsula. It is a critically endangered mammal that once thrived in Singapore and the southern part of Peninsular Malaysia. Its habitat is rapidly being destroyed due to rapid urbanization and loss of primary rain forest. While it has the potential to return to Malaysia, there is little evidence that it will ever return there.
Jessica Watson is a PHD holder from the University of Washington. She studied behavior and interaction between squirrels and has presented her research in several wildlife conferences including TWS Annual Conference in Winnipeg.
