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Japanese And Siberian Flying Squirrels Are Probably The Cutest Animals On Earth
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Japanese And Siberian Flying Squirrels Are Probably The Cutest Animals On Earth

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These adorable flying squirrels are found in Japan and in Europe, from the Baltic Sea to the Pacific coast, and fall under the category of Old World flying squirrels. They don’t hibernate, but in the winter, they sometimes sleep for several days at a time.

Flying squirrels don’t actually fly: they glide using a furry membrane or patagium between their front and rear legs. Using this membrane, squirrels have been known to glide over 100 meters, either to escape a predator or just reach another tree!

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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

animals are happy in their natural habitat! let's be thankful for their existence and not keep them prisoner in our life. in this big world there is space for everyone, but sometimes big egos tend choke the planet. gathering everything inside our homes will not bring happiness in our empty lifes.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They sell these as pets in Japan. Theyre called momonga and go for around 80 bucks. Its also possible to get chipmunks and other squirrel-like critters.

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There are also flying squirrels endemic in Palawan, Philippines. Does their darker color make them less cute? http://www.iucnredlist.org/details/10604/0

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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So cute! You can play with them here... https://www.facebook.com/Flyin-Squirrely-1620724134855742/

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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

nope, this is https://www.flickr.com/photos/110221643@N07/16558755404/in/dateposted-public/

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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Awwwww!!! But they still have to compete with burrowing owls for the cutest label.

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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They should put a warning for viewers, this was too cute to handle...

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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I want one of those soooooo much they are SOOOOOO F*****G CUTE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh, they are so cute it's hard to believe they are real! I'm adding to my 'WISH LIST'........along w/a baby Elephant, a Tiger, a Panther, a llama, a Panda Bear...............Heeeeeee!

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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Stupid humans, what do you mean by "I want one!" ?? eat? put in a cage? show your friends? why can't you just enjoy the fact that they are on earth...

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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Do you ever yearn, George? I do. Sometimes I sit and yearn... for a tiny cute squirrel that reminds me of the beauty in the world. Look at you. You're wasting your life not yearning for these squirrels.

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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

animals are happy in their natural habitat! let's be thankful for their existence and not keep them prisoner in our life. in this big world there is space for everyone, but sometimes big egos tend choke the planet. gathering everything inside our homes will not bring happiness in our empty lifes.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They sell these as pets in Japan. Theyre called momonga and go for around 80 bucks. Its also possible to get chipmunks and other squirrel-like critters.

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There are also flying squirrels endemic in Palawan, Philippines. Does their darker color make them less cute? http://www.iucnredlist.org/details/10604/0

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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So cute! You can play with them here... https://www.facebook.com/Flyin-Squirrely-1620724134855742/

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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

nope, this is https://www.flickr.com/photos/110221643@N07/16558755404/in/dateposted-public/

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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Awwwww!!! But they still have to compete with burrowing owls for the cutest label.

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They should put a warning for viewers, this was too cute to handle...

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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I want one of those soooooo much they are SOOOOOO F*****G CUTE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh, they are so cute it's hard to believe they are real! I'm adding to my 'WISH LIST'........along w/a baby Elephant, a Tiger, a Panther, a llama, a Panda Bear...............Heeeeeee!

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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Stupid humans, what do you mean by "I want one!" ?? eat? put in a cage? show your friends? why can't you just enjoy the fact that they are on earth...

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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Do you ever yearn, George? I do. Sometimes I sit and yearn... for a tiny cute squirrel that reminds me of the beauty in the world. Look at you. You're wasting your life not yearning for these squirrels.

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