Indian Giant Squirrel (Ratufa indica)
The Indian Giant Squirrel inhabits India's rainforests. It is one of the largest squirrels in the world, with a body length ranging from 25 to 45 cm and a tail that can grow up to 60 cm.
The squirrel's coat is a mix of chestnut, maroon, black, and white, and its big, round eyes help it see in the dense forests where it lives.
Indian Giant Squirrels live alone, high up in trees, constructing large, globe-like nests from twigs and leaves.
They eat fruits, flowers, nuts, tree bark, insects, and bird eggs and play an essential role in spreading seeds and helping new plants grow.
Besides their impressive size and colorful appearance, Indian Giant Squirrels are skilled acrobats. They hang upside down from branches, stretching their bodies to reach their food.
FAMOUS QUOTES BY INDIAN ARMY
1. "Either I will come back after hoisting the tricolor, or I will come back wrapped in it, but I will be back for sure.”
2. “What is a lifetime adventure for you is a daily routine for us.”
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3. “If death strikes, before I prove my blood, I swear I’ll kill death.” – Capt. Manoj Kumar Pandey, Param Veer Chakra 1/11 Gorkha Rifles
4. “Our flag does not fly because the wind moves it, it flies with the last breath of each soldier who died protecting it.”
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5. “To find us, you must be good, to catch us you must be fast, but to beat us…………you must be kidding.”
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6. “May God have mercy on our enemies, because we won’t.”
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7. “We live by chance, we love by choice, we kill by profession.” – Officers Training Academy, Chennai
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8. “If a man says he’s not afraid of dying, he’s either lying, or he’s a Gorkha.” –
Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw
9. “It is God’s duty to forgive the terrorists, but it’s our duty to convene a meeting between the two.”
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10. “I regret I have but one life to give for my country.”
- Officer Prem Ramchandani
