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Three-striped Palm Squirrel Funambulus palmarum

It is found in India (south of the Vindhyas) and Sri Lanka. They are fairly vocal, with a cry that sounds like "chip chip chip" when danger is present. They are opportunists in urban areas, and can be easily tamed and trained to accept food from humans.

In Hindu legend, during the construction of the Rama Setu (bridge) at Rameswaram by Sri Rama and the monkey army, a little squirrel also contributed in its own little way. It rolled in the beach sand and then ran to the end of the bridge to shake off the sand from its back. Sri Rama, pleased by the creature's dedication, caressed the squirrel's back and ever since, the Indian squirrel carried white stripes on its back, which are believed to be the mark of Rama's fingers.

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