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Japanese Flying Squirrels

Discussion in 'Japan' started by animalszoos, 7 Jun 2016.

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  1. animalszoos

    animalszoos Well-Known Member 5+ year member

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    Are Japanese Dwarf Flying Squirrels the same as Siberian Flying Squirrels?
     
    animalszoos, 7 Jun 2016
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  2. MikeG

    MikeG Well-Known Member 10+ year member

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    Not the same, but closely related.
    The Japanese Dwarf Flying Squirrel is Pteromys momonga.
    The Siberian Flying Squirrel is Pteromys volans.
     
    MikeG, 7 Jun 2016
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