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Flying squirrels are so cute!

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The Japanese flying squirrel is a tiny, furry animal known for gliding between trees. About the size of a hand, it has a gray or brown coat, white belly, big eyes, and a bushy tail. Nocturnal, it sleeps in tree holes by day and comes out at night to eat nuts, seeds, and insects. These squirrels are great gliders, soaring up to 100 feet. They help control insects and are prey for birds, playing a vital role in Japan’s ecosystem.