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Giant Flying Squirrel, Night Safari

This is the red-and-white giant flying squirrel (petaurista alborufus) from East Asia. Extremely rare in captivity. The specimens at Night Safari were seized from a food market in China and donated to us. They are displayed in a walk-thru habitat where visitors can watch them gliding overhead. Photo was taken by a professional team of photographers using motion sensors.

Giant Flying Squirrel, Night Safari
Zooish, 8 Apr 2007
    • Al
      Great news! 4 pairs of chinese red and white giant flying squirrels have arrived at the RSCC. This was organised prior to their change in direction focusing on small carnivores and prosimians. The will keep the species.
      3 Nov 2010
    • kiang
      Hopefully in a cage big enough, to do this^:p
      3 Nov 2010
    • Zooish
      This species should do well in Europe since it prefers cooler climates. And they're actually common in Chinese zoos AND food markets!

      Official video from Wildlife Reserves Singapore showing the Giant Flying Squirrel walk-thru habitat at Night Safari:

      [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOEggEwk2mU]YouTube - Night Safari - In Search Of: Giant Flying Squirrel[/ame]
      7 Nov 2010
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