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Pteromys volans orii Flying Squirrel

Pteromys volans orii flying squirrels are usually nocturnal. This one was active during the day, as shown here. Diurnal activity like this is not common. This unusual behavior may have been an adaptation to the presence of a pair of Ural owls.

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Pteromys volans orii flying squirrels are usually nocturnal. This one was active during the day, as shown here. Diurnal activity like this is not common. This unusual behavior may have been an adaptation to the presence of a pair of Ural owls.