Flying Squirrels: Adorable ‘Forest Ninjas,’ Snapped Gliding Between Tree Branches in Japan

Flying Squirrels: Adorable ‘Forest Ninjas,’ Snapped Gliding Between Tree Branches in Japan
Courtesy of Hiroki Takahashi
Anna Mason
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Captivated by their adorable heart-shaped eyes when perched on a tree branch and their incredible ninja skills while gliding through trees in pitch darkness, one Japanese photographer has been able to capture Hokkaido’s Ezo flying squirrels at their absolute best.

Also known as “forest fairies” or “forest ninjas,” these nocturnal creatures live on the plains throughout Hokkaido and build nests in the forest trees.

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Anna Mason is a writer based in England. She majored in literature and specializes in human interest, travel, lifestyle and content marketing. Anna enjoys storytelling, adventures, the Balearic sunshine and the Yorkshire rain.
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