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Japanese giant flying squirrel
Pteromys leucogenys fauna japonica.jpg
Conservation status
Scientific classification
Genus:
Petaurista
Species:
leucogenys

The Japanese giant flying squirrel (Petaurista leucogenys) is a species of flying squirrel.

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

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Ardilla voladora gigante japonesa para niños

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