Indian Giant Squirrel

The Indian giant squirrel, (Ratufa indica dealbata) is a subspecies of Ratufa indica considered extinct from its range of tropical moist deciduous forests of the Surat Dangs.
The Indian giant squirrel is an upper-canopy dwelling species, which rarely leaves the trees, and requires "tall profusely branched trees for the construction of nests." It travels from tree to tree with jumps up to 6 m (20 ft). Its main predators are the birds of prey and the leopard. The Giant Squirrel is mostly active in the early hours of the morning and in the evening, resting in the midday.
The Indian Giant Squirrel lives alone or in pairs. They build large globular nests of twigs and leaves, placing them on thinner branches where large predators can't get to them. An individual may build several nests in a small area of forest which are used as sleeping quarters, with one being used as a nursery.