Japanese Giant Flying Squirrel
🦁 Mammals
Japanese Giant Flying Squirrel
Japanese Giant Flying Squirrel
Petaurista leucogenys
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About
A large gliding rodent endemic to Japan. It can glide over 100 meters using a flying membrane that spreads between its front and rear limbs. It is nocturnal and prefers nuts.
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Habitat
Mountain forest
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Lifespan
10-15 years
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Size
Body length approx. 45-55cm
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Scientific Name
Petaurista leucogenys
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Classification
Rodentia › Sciuridae › Petaurista
🏛 Where to See 9
Asia-Pacific 9
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とべ動物園
Japan
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Kyoto City Zoo
Japan
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Hiroshima City Asa Zoological Park
Japan
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Saitama Children's Zoo
Japan
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小諸市動物園
Japan
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盛岡市動物公園 ZOOMO
Japan
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Sendai City Yagiyama Zoological Park
Japan
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飯田市立動物園
Japan
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Kitakyushu City Itozu no Mori Zoological Park
Japan