Japanese giant flying squirrel facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Japanese giant flying squirrel |
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Petaurista
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leucogenys
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The Japanese giant flying squirrel (Petaurista leucogenys) is a species of flying squirrel.
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Appearance
The body is 25–50 cm long. It weighs between 700 and 1500 grams. It has a brown skin.
Living areas
It lives in Japan in the forests on Honshu, Shikoku and Kyushu islands.
Food and water
It feeds on fruits and seeds.
Reproduction
Its breeding time is from winter to early summer.
Threats
Cutting down trees and decrease its habitat.
Relationship with humans
The Japanese giant flying squirrel was hunted by human. Now, it keeps humans as pets.
See also
In Spanish: Ardilla voladora gigante japonesa para niños
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