"Despite the common name, this unique squirrel doesn't fly. Instead, it glides with a membrane, stretching from its forelimbs to hind limbs and covered with fur. The Japanese dwarf flying squirrel is known to glide long distances of up to 100 meters at a time, using this ability to move between trees or escape predators," writes Animalia.
Turns out, these adorable little creatures mate twice a year, usually from May to July. Their gestation period lasts about 4 weeks, yielding 2 to 3 offspring on average, sometimes up to 5 per litter.
According to Animalia, "newborn squirrels are nursed by their mother for the first 6 weeks of their lives. Females are known to be very attentive to their offspring, grooming and caring for the young. As it comes to males, there is no information whether they participate in parental care."
