Keywords
Barbed wire threats
mid elevation
Sciuridae
How to Cite
Accepted 2025-05-11
Published 2025-06-16
Abstract
This study reports an incident involving the Indian Giant Flying Squirrel (Petaurista philippensis) fatally trapped in barbed wire fencing, emphasizing the dangers posed by such human-made structures to arboreal wildlife. Additionally, the study highlights observations of this species at mid elevations in Ooty, shedding light on its ecological preferences and distribution. The findings underscore the need for wildlife-friendly fencing alternatives and conservation measures to mitigate threats in biodiversity-rich regions like Udhagamandalam.
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