20 Adorable Animal Photos That Will Brighten Your Day
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Flying squirrels are so cute!
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The Japanese flying squirrel is a small, furry creature recognized for its capacity to glide between trees. About the size of a human hand, it has a gray or brown body, white belly, big eyes, and a bushy tail. Nocturnal by nature, it sleeps in tree holes during the day and emerges at night to feed on nuts, seeds, and insects. These squirrels are excellent gliders, soaring up to 100 feet by spreading their limbs. They help control insects and serve as prey for birds of prey, fulfilling an important role in Japan's ecosystem.
