indian palm squirrel (funambulus palmarum) sitting on a tree : (pix sanjiv shukla)

indian palm squirrel threestriped funambulus palmarum species rodent mammal family sciuridae solitary animal india sri lanka introduced tree chipmunk bushy tail back grizzled grey brown colour three conspicuous white stripes head creamy belly interspersed long black hair ears small triangular gestation breeding grass nest nuts fruits opportunist urban city town tamed diurnal active agile hinduism hindu forest parks garden wildlife