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|aka=Japanese Giant Flying Squirrel
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|name_sci=Petaurista leucogenys leucogenys
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|introduction='''Kyūshū Flying Squirrel''' is a type of mammal [[Friend]] that appeared in the original [[Kemono Friends (2015 Mobile Game)|Kemono Friends mobile game]].
|reallife=Japanese giant flying squirrels are found in southern parts of Asia and Japan, including the islands of Honshu, Kyushu and Shikoku in Japan. Many studies of this species have been carried out in Nara City, located in central Japan. This species inhabits areas of forests, hills and mountains. Forests include tropical and temperate with a mixture of tree species, such as deciduous and coniferous trees. They often inhabit forested areas around shrines and temples.
|appearance=Kyūshū Flying Squirrel has very fair skin with rich brown eyes that have a mischievous glint. Her short, shoulder length hair is ruffled and unkempt. The hair starts as a dark brown at the top and gradients to a cocoa brown. Two long, cream colored bangs frame her face while three smaller bangs rest on her forehead. The two on the sides are tan. Her tiny ears poke out at the top of her head.  


There are six species of giant flying squirrels, including the largest, Petaurista leucogenys. This species has long, soft fur ranging in color on its back from yellow-gray, brown, chestnut and black. The tail is usually longer than the body and is the color of the fur on the back. The ventral surface is yellow, buff, brown or white. A fur-covered membrane extends from the side of their body from the wrists to the ankles, which allows these squirrels to glide between trees. Flying squirrels generally have longer limbs than non-gliding squirrels. There are nine carpal bones in the wrist of this species, which has a special, long accessory styliform cartilage that supports the flying membrane while gliding. Japanese giant flying squirrels are the largest members of the family Sciuridae, weighing up to 1.3 kg. The skull is broad with distinct post-orbital processes and a short rostrum. The face is almost raccoon-like in color, with black bands around the eyes. Extending down from the ears on the side of the face are white bands of fur. The nose and lips are pink.
She wears a warm brown, long-sleeved sailor-style shirt that has a fluffy collar. The shoulders are a dark brown. There is a dark purple tie with two white zigzag stripes on her chest. Connecting the arms and sides of the shirt is a "wing flap" that the real life animal is known for.  


Japanese giant flying squirrels have two reproductive seasons annually; one is in the winter (mid-November to mid-January) and the other is in the summer (mid-May to mid-June). Gestation lasts for approximately 74 days. Because members of this species invest a great deal of energy in parental care, females give birth to only one or two offspring. In addition, breeding occurs twice yearly, resulting in up to four offspring in one year. Young Japanese giant flying squirrels are able to leave their nests at 59 or more days of age and begin foraging independently at 80 days of age. The young are sexually mature around 21 months and become independent at 12-18 months. However, female young disperse from their natal territories before they reach sexual maturity.
Her skirt is the same dark purple as her tie and is also in the sailor-style like her shirt. The leggings start as a light brown and gradually turn dark brown. Her gloves and Mary Jane shoes are the same shade of dark brown. The tail is long and fluffy, and starts as the same dark brown as her hair with a light brown tip.
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|reallife=[[File:Petaurista leucogenys by OpenCage.jpg|thumb|upright=1.0|left|A Kyūshū Flying Squirrel in Kobe Oji Zoo, Japan. Photo by [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Petaurista_leucogenys_by_OpenCage.jpg OpenCage], 2011.]]


Because there are two breeding seasons, males born in the summer reach sexual maturity faster than males born in the spring. Spermatogenesis ceases in most males from July to August and from December to March, which is between the two mating seasons. The size of the testes regresses during these time periods.
The Kyūshū flying squirrel (pronounced ''KYOO-shoo'') is a species of [[Wikipedia:Flying squirrel|flying squirrel]] and one of the giant flying squirrels in the genus [[Wikipedia:Petaurista|''Petaurista'']]. It is native to Japan, where it can be found in sub-alpine forests and boreal evergreen forests. Specifically, it inhabits the islands of Honshu, Shikoku and Kyūshū.


It is not clear whether the male participates in raising young. Studies suggest that females allow their young to stay with them until they are sexually mature (1-1.5 years). After the young have emerged from their nest at 40 days, they begin following their mothers. Juveniles are able to glide a few days after their first emergence from their nests. Mothers return to their nests at night to feed the young. Whenever a juvenile falls from the nest, the mother returns them to the nest. The amount of care mothers invest in their offspring is believed to be associated with gliding, which takes coordination and muscle.
Like all flying squirrels, it has a web of skin between its legs (called a patagium) which it uses to glide between trees. The tail is used to maintain stability while gliding.  


Japanese giant flying squirrels are a nocturnal, strictly arboreal species. They almost never descend to the ground. They spend the daytime hours at rest in hollow trees and branches. At night these squirrels move among branches, gliding from tree to tree. In fact, their incredible gliding abilities allow them to utilize a variety of habitats. The fur-covered membrane that is connected from the forearms to the rear feet allows them to travel an average of 50 meters per glide. However, the longest recorded glide was 160.2 meters. These squirrels travel an average distance of 111-620 meters each night. Smaller glides are more advantageous for this species for two reasons. First, they are more efficient energetically, and second, they allow squirrels to visit more trees in search of food. Most species of flying squirrels are territorial, and the intensity of territoriality may increase during the breeding season.
[[File:Pteromys leucogenys fauna japonica.jpg|thumb|left| From the Fauna Japonica of Siebold. Scan copyrights claimed by the Kyoto University Library.]]


Despite having a strictly nocturnal lifestyle, this species relies heavily on sight, although hearing, touch, and olfaction are also undoubtedly important. Members of this family display a variety of social behaviors. Flying squirrels are vocal, having very loud, high-pitched calls that are almost bird-like in sound.
They are rather small animals; their bodies are around 25–50 cm long (10-20 inches), and the tail adds a further 30–40 cm (11-15 inches). The average weight is 700 and 1500g (1-3 lbs.)


Japanese giant flying squirrels have unique foraging behaviors that allow them to feed from the skinniest of branches. They are able to extend their bodies to reach distant branches without shifting the position of their hind feet. This behavior allows them to maneuver around branches in search of food. They use their forepaws to grab onto skinny branches that would otherwise be off limits. They eat a variety of food items: seeds, leaves, conifers, buds, fruits, flowers and woody plant parts. Availability of food determines diet choice; from March to May they mainly feed on buds, young leaves and flowers. In June through the month of October, they eat seeds, mature leaves and fruit. During the winter months they eat buds and cones. Their main diet consists of leaves during periods when other food is absent. Feeding usually begins 35 minutes after sunset. There are two feeding peaks during the night, but the second feeding peak is the most active. Body size, nocturnal feeding pattern, and home range size seem to have an impact on the foliage eating habits of this species.
Fruits and nuts make up most of the diet, and they make their homes in tree holes.  
 
This flying squirrel reaches sexual maturity at around 2 years old, with breeding season lasting from late winter to early summer. The females bear their young after about 74 days in early autumn, with litters consisting of one or two kits.
|trivia=* The longest gliding distances recorded have been around 160 meters (about 525 ft.)
|reference=* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_giant_flying_squirrel Wikipedia Page]
* Ishii, N. & Kaneko, Y. (2008). "Petaurista leucogenys". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2008. Retrieved 6 January 2009.
* Kawamichi, Takeo. "The age of sexual maturity in Japanese giant flying squirrels, Petaurista leucogenys." Mammal Study 22.1+ 2 (1997): 81-87.
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Kyūshū Flying Squirrel

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キュウシュウムササビ
Character Data
AKA Japanese Giant Flying Squirrel
Romaji Kyuushuu musasabi
Debut Kemono Friends (2015 Game)
Animal Data
Scientific Name Petaurista leucogenys
Distribution Japan
Diet Herbivore
Avg. Lifespan ?
Read More Kyūshū Flying Squirrel
Conservation Status iucn3.1 LC.svg.png
Kyūshū Flying Squirrel Nexon Game

Kyūshū Flying Squirrel is a type of mammal Friend that appeared in the original Kemono Friends mobile game.

Appearance

Kyūshū Flying Squirrel has very fair skin with rich brown eyes that have a mischievous glint. Her short, shoulder length hair is ruffled and unkempt. The hair starts as a dark brown at the top and gradients to a cocoa brown. Two long, cream colored bangs frame her face while three smaller bangs rest on her forehead. The two on the sides are tan. Her tiny ears poke out at the top of her head.

She wears a warm brown, long-sleeved sailor-style shirt that has a fluffy collar. The shoulders are a dark brown. There is a dark purple tie with two white zigzag stripes on her chest. Connecting the arms and sides of the shirt is a "wing flap" that the real life animal is known for.

Her skirt is the same dark purple as her tie and is also in the sailor-style like her shirt. The leggings start as a light brown and gradually turn dark brown. Her gloves and Mary Jane shoes are the same shade of dark brown. The tail is long and fluffy, and starts as the same dark brown as her hair with a light brown tip.

Series Appearances

Appearances In Kemono Friends Media
Media Role
2015Nexon Game↪ Minor character, playable

In Real Life

A Kyūshū Flying Squirrel in Kobe Oji Zoo, Japan. Photo by OpenCage, 2011.

The Kyūshū flying squirrel (pronounced KYOO-shoo) is a species of flying squirrel and one of the giant flying squirrels in the genus Petaurista. It is native to Japan, where it can be found in sub-alpine forests and boreal evergreen forests. Specifically, it inhabits the islands of Honshu, Shikoku and Kyūshū.

Like all flying squirrels, it has a web of skin between its legs (called a patagium) which it uses to glide between trees. The tail is used to maintain stability while gliding.

From the Fauna Japonica of Siebold. Scan copyrights claimed by the Kyoto University Library.

They are rather small animals; their bodies are around 25–50 cm long (10-20 inches), and the tail adds a further 30–40 cm (11-15 inches). The average weight is 700 and 1500g (1-3 lbs.)

Fruits and nuts make up most of the diet, and they make their homes in tree holes.

This flying squirrel reaches sexual maturity at around 2 years old, with breeding season lasting from late winter to early summer. The females bear their young after about 74 days in early autumn, with litters consisting of one or two kits.

Trivia

  • The longest gliding distances recorded have been around 160 meters (about 525 ft.)

References

  • Wikipedia Page
  • Ishii, N. & Kaneko, Y. (2008). "Petaurista leucogenys". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2008. Retrieved 6 January 2009.
  • Kawamichi, Takeo. "The age of sexual maturity in Japanese giant flying squirrels, Petaurista leucogenys." Mammal Study 22.1+ 2 (1997): 81-87.
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