Pteromys volans orii Flying Squirrel

This composite image shows the landing sequence of a Pteromys volans orii flying squirrel, covering a distance of about 4m in less than half a second. This implies an average flight speed in the range of 30-35kph. The squirrel launched from a higher point on a nearby tree, gliding downward to cover distance, then pulling up as shown here to land on the targeted tree. Note that the distance traveled between frames decreases as the squirrel approaches the tree, indicating deceleration as the animal shifts from horizontal to vertical attitude.

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This composite image shows the landing sequence of a Pteromys volans orii flying squirrel, covering a distance of about 4m in less than half a second. This implies an average flight speed in the range of 30-35kph. The squirrel launched from a higher point on a nearby tree, gliding downward to cover distance, then pulling up as shown here to land on the targeted tree. Note that the distance traveled between frames decreases as the squirrel approaches the tree, indicating deceleration as the animal shifts from horizontal to vertical attitude.