Japanese Giant Flying Squirrel

Japanese Giant Flying SquirrelThe Japanese giant flying squirrel is a large nocturnal squirrel of Japan's forests. It glides between trees on a membrane stretched between its fore and hind limbs and rests in tree hollows by day.What does it look like?Dorsal fur ranges from yellow-gray, brown, or chestnut to black. It has black bands around the eyes, white fur bands descending from the ears, and a gliding membrane between the fore and hind limbs.How does it live?The Japanese giant flying squirrel is a large nocturnal squirrel of Japan's forests. It glides between trees on a membrane stretched between its fore and hind limbs and rests in tree hollows by day.It climbs and glides through trees at night to find food. During the day it rests in nests in tree cavities and may use several nest holes within its range.Keeping it safeAn extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.