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Flying Squirrel in Shia Kijima Chronicle (2020 October 2nd Games)

Northern Flying Squirrel

Flying squirrels (scientifically known as Pteromyini or Petauristini) are a tribe of 50 species of squirrels in the family Sciuridae. They are not capable of flight in the same way as birds or bats but are able to glide from one tree to another with the aid of a patagium, a furry, parachute-like membrane that stretches from wrist to ankle. Their long tail provides stability in flight. Anatomically they are very similar to other squirrels but have a number of adaptations to suit their lifestyle; their limb bones are longer and their hand, foot bones and distal vertebrae are shorter. Flying squirrels are able to steer and exert control over their glide path with their limbs and tail.

Molecular studies have shown that flying squirrels are monophyletic and originated some 18–20 million years ago. Most are nocturnal and omnivorous, eating fruit, seeds, buds, flowers, insects, gastropods, spiders, fungi, bird's eggs and tree sap. The young are born in a nest and are at first naked and helpless. They are cared for by their mother and by five weeks are able to practice gliding skills so that by ten weeks they are ready to leave the nest.

Some captive-bred southern flying squirrels have become domesticated as small household pets, a type of "pocket pet".

Well hey, I would have to say I am darned lucky to be a Flying Squirrel, you know? I'm only nine inches long, but I can sail 160 feet through the air. I'm kinda like a fuzzy stunt pilot, you know? My favorite food would have to be, eh, hickory nuts. I always manage to keep a secret supply on hand.

See these thin flaps of skin? They're not very attractive, but they act like glider wings. I manage to steer by moving my legs to raise or lower the flaps on one side or the other. That way, I can bank and turn or spiral all the way down. The extremely dull part is climbing back up again.

Yeah, my babies, they start making test flights when they're only about a month old. If they crash land, well, I just sail right down and carry 'em up the tree for another try. I teach the little spuds everything I know about aviation, which is an enormous amount.

My furry babies, I have found, Like to sail down to the ground But watch out below 'Cause you never know When from a branch they'll bound.

Rub your eyes, you're wide-awake, I saw that double-take No, I'm not a bat Or Super Rat Watch out, I've got to brake!

Up high I make my home, A miserly old gnome My arm's a wing But I do not sing Nor far do I roam.




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