Irrespective of how hard you wish Pokémons aren’t real. But,
here’s the next best thing: Japanese dwarf flying squirrels.
These flying squirrels can only be found on Honshu and
Kyushu islands, remote locations in Japan. While there are about 50 different
species of flying squirrels all over the world, these ones – recognized
officially as Pteromys momonga – are one of only two ‘Old World’ species.
Japanese dwarf flying squirrels are our new favourite animal! 😍#SuperSquirrels pic.twitter.com/WLAdhvMgl7
— BBC Earth (@BBCEarth) June 19, 2018
They’re slightly small, measuring out at between 14 and 20cm
and weighing about 150-220g. Similarly, while other many other flying squirrels
have one mating cycle annually, the Japanese dwarf flying squirrel has two.