Guwahati, Aug. 13 -- A recent sighting of the Malayan Giant Squirrel at Nameri National Park & Tiger Reserve in Assam has caught the attention of wildlife enthusiasts and conservationists.

The sighting highlights the park's rich biodiversity and underscores the urgent need to protect such rare species.

Wildlife photographer Bitupan Kolong captured the image and shared it widely on social media.

"The Malayan Giant Squirrel at Nameri National Park & Tiger Reserve is an agile tree-dweller known for its striking coloration and long, bushy tail that helps it balance while leaping between branches. Found across Southeast Asia and parts of Northeast India, this species plays a vital role in forest regeneration by dispersing seeds. Its conserv...