The Kashmir flying squirrel is a nocturnal squirrel of western Himalayan forests. It spreads the membrane between its forelegs and hindlegs to glide from tree to tree.
Its back is dark, while the underside is gray to cream. It has large eyes, long whiskers, and a gliding membrane between the limbs.
It is active in trees at night and uses tree cavities as nests. It eats buds, fruits, and nuts, and may move to lower elevations in winter.
IUCN Red List · Least Concern (LC) · Global