Occurrence of the red giant flying squirrel (Petaurista petaurista: Sciuridae) in Bangladesh

• Published in: Nature Conservation Research: Заповедная наука Vol. 3; no. 1; pp. 97 - 99
• Main Authors: Kabir, M. Tarik, Ahsan, M. Farid, Khatoon, Ayesha, Rahman, M. Mizanur
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Fund for Support and Development of Protected Areas "Bear Land" 01.01.2018
• Subjects: Bangladesh; Conservation; Cox's Bazar; Petaurista petaurista; Red giant flying squirrel

This report confirms the presence of the red giant flying squirrel Petaurista petaurista from the Idgarh Reserve Forest in Cox's Bazar (North) Forest Division in the southern part of Bangladesh. The chestnut-red dorsal body colour, white ventral surface, large and flesh-coloured nostrils, and g...