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Status: Endangered
Interesting Facts:
This squirrel was first discovered in Singapore in 1925 in Kranji and
Bukit Timah. All flying squirrels are nocturnal. When they jump, all four
limbs are extended to stretch the membrane of skin between them. Thus
they are able to glide for long distance.
Size: 17-19cm,
tail 15-18 cm
Diet: Not
known.
Activity:
Arboreal, nocturnal, generally in pairs or small family groups.
Habitat: Forest
habitats such as Bukit Timah Nature Reserve where large trees become a
crucial part of its existence.
Threats: Habitat destruction.
References: The Singapore
Red Data Book
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