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♤ It is a nocturnal burrowing rodent that is found only in India. It is sometimes known to build nests.
♤ Habitat: Tropical and subtropical dry deciduous forests and tropical scrub.
♤ Distribution: Known only from the small Sinhagarh Plateau (about one km2), near Pune in Maharashtra. Reported from an elevation of about 1,270 m above mean sea level.
♤ Threats: Major threats are habitat loss, overgrazing of vegetation and disturbance from tourism and recreational activities.