The red giant flying squirrel or common giant flying squirrel (Petaurista petaurista) is one of the largest species of flying squirrels, native to Southeast Asia.
The red giant flying squirrel is large, with a head and body length of 28.5-55 cm and a tail length of 34-63 cm. They weigh between 2 and 3 pounds.
The red giant flying squirrel is dark reddish-brown on top and light orangish-brown to buff on the bottom.
The red giant flying squirrel has a membrane of skin between its legs and arms that allows it to glide between trees.
The red giant flying squirrel has large eyes, which help it see well at night since it is nocturnal. These big eyes are perfect for navigating through the dark forests while gliding between tree