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Namdapha Flying Squirrel Resurfaces in Arunachal Pradesh After 42 Years.

Environment | Dated: 23 Dec 2025

The Namdapha Flying Squirrel (Biswamoyopterus biswasi), believed to be extinct, has been sighted in the Namdapha National Park in Arunachal Pradesh after 42 years. A team from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) confirmed the sighting during a nocturnal expedition. It was last recorded in 1981.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • It is classified as "Critically Endangered" on the IUCN Red List.
  • The squirrel is endemic to Arunachal Pradesh and is known for its reddish-grizzled fur.
  • This rediscovery emphasizes the need for stricter conservation in the Eastern Himalayas.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Species: Namdapha Flying Squirrel.
  • Status: Critically Endangered.
  • Location: Arunachal Pradesh.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

The critically endangered Namdapha Flying Squirrel was recently sighted in which Indian state after 42 years?

Correct Answer: Arunachal Pradesh

🚀 Quick Recap:

About ZSI

  • Director – Dhriti Banerjee
  • HQ – Kolkata