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Pteromys volans orii Flying Squirrel Eating Elm Buds

This is a Pteromys volans orii flying squirrel perched at the top of a 20+m Japanese elm tree (Ulmus davidiana var. japonica) early in the morning. Fresh buds of this elm species are one of the preferred foods of these squirrels.

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This is a Pteromys volans orii flying squirrel perched at the top of a 20+m Japanese elm tree (Ulmus davidiana var. japonica) early in the morning. Fresh buds of this elm species are one of the preferred foods of these squirrels.