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This series captures the Malabar giant squirrel (Ratufa indica) navigating the forest canopy of the Western Ghats, India. Completely arboreal, the species rarely descends to the ground, relying instead on powerful limbs, precise balance, and remarkable spatial judgment to move between branches and tree trunks. The sequence shows moments of poised stillness, controlled descent, and agile movement, revealing both the animal’s physical adaptation and its intimate relationship with the vertical world of the forest. These fleeting moments highlight the quiet mastery required to live entirely above the forest floor.
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