Return of the native: Inside the Nilgiris’ grassland and shola forest revival

Ecologists, communities and the government are restoring the Nilgiris’ grasslands and shola forests—reviving wildlife, water ...

Think Squirrels Are Social? This Solitary Giant Breaks Every Rule

Some see squirrels as adorable, bushy-tailed creatures that run in circles around tree trunks before they finally race up ...

Indian giant squirrel sighting during tiger survey augurs well for Pune forest’s biodiversity

Maharashtra's state animal, the Shekru, was officially documented in the Atwan region during the tiger survey.
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Indian giant squirrel spotted in Lonavala Forest Division

During the ongoing All India Tiger Estimation 2026, the Indian Giant Squirrel (Shekru) — the state animal of Maharashtra — ...
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Indian Giant Squirrel sighted in Lonavala Forest Division during Tiger Census 2026; Indicates rich forest health

During the ongoing All India Tiger Estimation 2026, the Indian Giant Squirrel (Shekru) — the state animal of Maharashtra — was sighted in Pune Forest Division ...