Black giant squirrel. Distributed throughout South and Southeast Asia in evergreen and deciduous forests, it primarily inhabits high tree canopies at elevations below 2,500 m. Body length 34–37 cm, weight 1–1.25 kg, tail about 40 cm; large size with distinctive black and cream coloration. It mainly eats fruit and nuts, builds nests in trees, is diurnal and generally solitary, though multiple individuals may be seen during the breeding season. In recent years populations have declined due to hunting and habitat destruction, and it is listed as Near Threatened.