Kyūshū Flying Squirrel
Kyūshū Flying Squirrel
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| キュウシュウムササビ | |||
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| AKA | Japanese Giant Flying Squirrel
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| Romaji | Kyuushuu musasabi
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| Debut | Kemono Friends (2015 Game) | ||
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| Scientific Name | Petaurista leucogenys
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| Distribution | Japan
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| Diet | Herbivore
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| Avg. Lifespan | ?
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| Read More | Kyūshū Flying Squirrel
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| Kyūshū Flying Squirrel | Nexon Game |
Kyūshū Flying Squirrel is a type of mammal Friend that appeared in the original Kemono Friends mobile game.
Series Appearances
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In Real Life
The Kyūshū Flying Squirrel (pronounced "KYOO-shoo) is a species of Flying Squirrel and one of the Giant Flying Squirrels in the family Petaurista. It is native to Japan, where it can be found in sub-alpine forests and boreal evergreen forests. Specifically, it inhabits the islands of Honshu, Shikoku and Kyushu.
Like all flying squirrels, it has a web of skin between its legs (called a patagium) which it uses to glide between trees. The tail is used to maintain stability while gliding.
They are rather small animals; their bodies are around 25–50 cm long (10-20 inches), and the tail adds a further 30–40 cm (11-15 inches). The average weight is 700 and 1500g (1-3 lbs.)
Fruits and nuts make up most of the diet, and they make their homes in tree holes.
This flying squirrel reaches sexual maturity at around 2 years old, with breeding season lasting from late winter to early summer. The females bear their young after about 74 days in early autumn, with litters consisting of one or two kits.
Trivia
- The longest gliding distances recorded have been around 160 meters (about 525 ft.)
References
- Wikipedia Page
- Ishii, N. & Kaneko, Y. (2008). "Petaurista leucogenys". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2008. Retrieved 6 January 2009.
- Kawamichi, Takeo. "The age of sexual maturity in Japanese giant flying squirrels, Petaurista leucogenys." Mammal Study 22.1+ 2 (1997): 81-87.