You might have observed a squirrel sitting on a tree and nibbling a fruit, but have you ever seen the creature jumping from one tree to another? A video shared by an IFS officer captures the moment a flying squirrel glided through trees under the dark sky.
While the visuals appeared to have straightly come out of a horror film, netizens described it as a "Truly amazing" sight.
Take a look at the video below
Details about the visuals
Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer, Shivakumar Gangal, posted a video featuring a flying squirrel gracefully gliding its way through two trees, which seemed to be a rare sight. Sharing the incredible footage on social media, Gangal revealed he was stunned to witness this spectacular sight and record it on camera, years into service.
"If you had told me that this animal exists, 2 years ago when I got selected in the Indian Forest Service, I would have laughed. Here it is, one of nature's marvels - "Flying Squirrel". The take off, the glide, the landing, every bit of it is a spectacle to witness", the X post read.
The officer uploaded a 12-second-long video of the squirrel in action. Despite the clip being a brief one, it beautifully captured the creature gliding from one tree to another in the night. The footage showed the flying squirrel taking leaps from a leafy branch, soaring through the air, and smoothly landing on another tree. The animal performed the act with ease and grace, impressing viewers.
Netizens react
As the video rolled out on X, internet users hit the like button and dropped "Wow" comments. They unitedly called it a "Truly amazing" sight. A few users recollected the last time they witnessed a flying squirrel in action.
"Saw them 10 years back when staying in the forests in Karnataka", one wrote. "We got to see one of them in Kanha… I was like whaaatttt..!!! Couldn’t believe…. Truly amazing", a second user said. "I have seen the Giant Malabar Red Squirrel in Thekkady andseen it glide from tree to tree 20 years ago!", third user commented.
Meanwhile, some also pointed out that using flash to record such visuals from the wildlife might disturb the animals. "I agree and appreciate your concern. But unlike regular tourists, I am a member of the forest service tasked with protection and conservation", the officer replied.
