Forest officer captures rare flying squirrel gliding gracefully through trees; video goes viral

A rare glimpse of a flying squirrel gliding through trees has gone viral. The clip, shared by Indian Forest Service officer Shivakumar Gangal, showcases the squirrel’s graceful flight, leaving nature lovers in awe.

A Rare Moment Captured in the Wild
The video, posted on X, opens with a dimly lit tree. For a moment, there seems to be no movement. Then, the flying squirrel leaps from the tree, soaring through the air. It glides with remarkable ease before landing safely on another tree.

Sharing the clip, Mr Gangal expressed his amazement. "If you had told me this animal exists when I joined the Indian Forest Service two years ago, I would have laughed. Here it is—one of nature’s marvels—the flying squirrel. The take-off, the glide, the landing—every bit is a spectacle," he wrote.

Since its release, the video has gathered over 31,000 views and countless likes. Wildlife enthusiasts praised the post, calling it a rare window into nature’s hidden wonders.

Wildlife Lovers React to the Viral Video
Social media users were quick to share their excitement. "Saw them 10 years ago in Karnataka forests," one user commented. Another wrote, "It’s wonderful seeing rare species in the wild, not just in books. Truly nature’s marvel!"