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Japanese Dwarf Flying Squirrel At Dusk | Pteromys volans orii

This Japanese dwarf flying squirrel (Pteromys volans orii) is just emerging from its nest in the trunk of a tree at dusk to prepare for a night of foraging. Found only in Hokkaido, Japan, these animals prefer small holes to their nests, as this provides a measure of protection from predators like owls and martens. This particular nest entrance is also partially covered by a large white fungus, which obscures it from view. This animal is a sub-species of Siberian flying squirrel and is known locally as ezo-momonga.

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Mammal Squirrel Animalia Chordata Mammalia Rodentia Sciuridae Pteromys volans orii Eurasian Small Flying Squirrel Ezo Momonga Japanese Dwarf Flying Squirrel Russian Flying Squirrel Siberian Flying Squirrel Pacific Japan Hokkaido Nocturnal
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This Japanese dwarf flying squirrel (Pteromys volans orii) is just emerging from its nest in the trunk of a tree at dusk to prepare for a night of foraging. Found only in Hokkaido, Japan, these animals prefer small holes to their nests, as this provides a measure of protection from predators like owls and martens. This particular nest entrance is also partially covered by a large white fungus, which obscures it from view. This animal is a sub-species of Siberian flying squirrel and is known locally as ezo-momonga.
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