Raipur, May 27 -- A rare Giant Malabar Squirrel has been spotted in the Devpur forest area of Chhattisgarh's Barnawapara forest.
The sighting took place during the Devpur Summer Camp 2026 organised by the Balodabazar Forest Division.
The rare animal's presence in the forest has once again highlighted the rich biodiversity of the Barnawapara landscape and the improving condition of its natural habitat.
Forest Minister Kedar Kashyap congratulated the forest department team after the sighting came to light. He said that the appearance of the species reflects the impact of continuous efforts being made towards wildlife protection and conservation of forest ecosystems in the state.
According to forest officials, the summer camp was organised...