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A population of the Western Ghats squirrel,Funamhulus tristriatus Waterhouse, was studied for some group attributes. The density ranged between 2 and 4 individuals/ha, the pattern being irregular. The rate of persistence was very low and nearly 83 % of the squirrels marked and released disappeared from the population within 12 months. The sex ratio significantly favoured males. Males were heavier than females, but the difference was not statistically significant.
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Bhat, S.K., Mathew, D.N. Population of the Western Ghats squirrel,Funambulus tristriatus Waterhouse in South India. Proc Ani Sci 93, 131–139 (1984). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03186070
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