Photo: GettyNature is an artist: look no further than the Malabar giant squirrel.Many North Americans think of a frantic brown-grey or black rodent with a bushy tail when they hear the world squirrel, the Malabar giant squirrel (also known as the Indian giant squirrel) is the super-sized, technicolor version of your usual acorn lover.These colorful animals are often covered in a mix of maroon, purple, and orange, and can measure up to 36 inches nose-to-tail, which is double the size of the average grey squirrel you would spot in your backyard, reportsThe Independent.Malabar giant squirrels are native to India and other parts of South Asia. While the species have been around for centuries, the squirrel just reached celebrity status thanks to an amateur photographer.GettyAccording toFox News, 39-year-old Kaushik Vijayan captured several shots of the spectacular creature while trekking through the forests of India. It was the first time the photographer had seen an animal like this, and it definitely left an impression.“The sight was an absolute feast for my eyes,” Vijayan told SWNS. “The squirrels fascinated me and I got excited to capture this beauty on my camera.”GettyVijayan’s followers on social media were excited as well. Once the photographer posted his photos, they were quickly shared across the Internet and the world.After this supportive response, Vijayan plans to go out and capture more amazing animals on camera, reports theNew York Post.
Photo: Getty
Nature is an artist: look no further than the Malabar giant squirrel.Many North Americans think of a frantic brown-grey or black rodent with a bushy tail when they hear the world squirrel, the Malabar giant squirrel (also known as the Indian giant squirrel) is the super-sized, technicolor version of your usual acorn lover.These colorful animals are often covered in a mix of maroon, purple, and orange, and can measure up to 36 inches nose-to-tail, which is double the size of the average grey squirrel you would spot in your backyard, reportsThe Independent.Malabar giant squirrels are native to India and other parts of South Asia. While the species have been around for centuries, the squirrel just reached celebrity status thanks to an amateur photographer.GettyAccording toFox News, 39-year-old Kaushik Vijayan captured several shots of the spectacular creature while trekking through the forests of India. It was the first time the photographer had seen an animal like this, and it definitely left an impression.“The sight was an absolute feast for my eyes,” Vijayan told SWNS. “The squirrels fascinated me and I got excited to capture this beauty on my camera.”GettyVijayan’s followers on social media were excited as well. Once the photographer posted his photos, they were quickly shared across the Internet and the world.After this supportive response, Vijayan plans to go out and capture more amazing animals on camera, reports theNew York Post.
Nature is an artist: look no further than the Malabar giant squirrel.
Many North Americans think of a frantic brown-grey or black rodent with a bushy tail when they hear the world squirrel, the Malabar giant squirrel (also known as the Indian giant squirrel) is the super-sized, technicolor version of your usual acorn lover.
These colorful animals are often covered in a mix of maroon, purple, and orange, and can measure up to 36 inches nose-to-tail, which is double the size of the average grey squirrel you would spot in your backyard, reportsThe Independent.
Malabar giant squirrels are native to India and other parts of South Asia. While the species have been around for centuries, the squirrel just reached celebrity status thanks to an amateur photographer.
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According toFox News, 39-year-old Kaushik Vijayan captured several shots of the spectacular creature while trekking through the forests of India. It was the first time the photographer had seen an animal like this, and it definitely left an impression.
“The sight was an absolute feast for my eyes,” Vijayan told SWNS. “The squirrels fascinated me and I got excited to capture this beauty on my camera.”
Vijayan’s followers on social media were excited as well. Once the photographer posted his photos, they were quickly shared across the Internet and the world.
After this supportive response, Vijayan plans to go out and capture more amazing animals on camera, reports theNew York Post.
source: people.com
