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Flying Squirrel Reproduction | Pteromys volans orii

Pictured here is a male Pteromys volans orii flying squirrel (left) checking the reproductive status of a female (right). The female was approaching estrus. This male was doing his best to keep other males away, having to engage in combat several times a day in order to do so.

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Pictured here is a male Pteromys volans orii flying squirrel (left) checking the reproductive status of a female (right). The female was approaching estrus. This male was doing his best to keep other males away, having to engage in combat several times a day in order to do so.