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Japanese Dwarf Flying Squirrel (Pteromys momonga) in Japanese: ニホンモモンガ; This 20cm (8in) mammal is native to Japan where it inhabits sub-alpine forests and boreal evergreen forests on Honshu and Kyushu islands. It has a membrane connecting its wrists and ankles which enables it to glide from tree to tree. During the day this squirrel hides in a hole, usually in a coniferous tree, emerging at night to feed on buds, leaves, bark, fruits and seeds. This squirrel is common and faces no particular threats across its range. Superb action photo taken by Toshikazu Hashimoto in Japan.