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Pteromys volans orii Japanese Dwarf Flying Squirrel Grooming

This is a Japanese dwarf flying squirrel (Pteromys volans orii) grooming itself while resting in a tree in the golden light of late afternoon. Although this species is primarily nocturnal, individuals occasionally emerge from their nests during daylight hours. This individual was well hidden in a shaded area covered by a tangle of small branches.

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This is a Japanese dwarf flying squirrel (Pteromys volans orii) grooming itself while resting in a tree in the golden light of late afternoon. Although this species is primarily nocturnal, individuals occasionally emerge from their nests during daylight hours. This individual was well hidden in a shaded area covered by a tangle of small branches.