flying squirrel
noun
: any of three small nocturnal North American squirrels (Glaucomys volans, G. oregonensis, and G. sabrinus) with folds of skin connecting the forelegs and hind legs that enable it to make long gliding leaps
also
: any of various squirrels that possess a patagium
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In the southern reaches of Japan, the island of Yakushima boasts vast swathes of verdant forest that play host to all sorts of native mammals, with sika deer and Japanese giant flying squirrels both calling the area home.
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Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
Some unique animals that have been documented in the city in recent years include badgers, flying squirrels and foxes.
—London Gibson, IndyStar, 21 Sep. 2020
In fact, there’s plenty of wildlife to observe: deer, foxes, flying squirrels, turkeys, and even a resident owl named Betty.
—Kimberley Mok, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2025
In the evening, red giant flying squirrels emerged from their tree holes before sailing from trunk to trunk in the twilight.
—Mihir Zaveri, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2025
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Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
Some unique animals that have been documented in the city in recent years include badgers, flying squirrels and foxes.
—London Gibson, IndyStar, 21 Sep. 2020
In fact, there’s plenty of wildlife to observe: deer, foxes, flying squirrels, turkeys, and even a resident owl named Betty.
—Kimberley Mok, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2025
In the evening, red giant flying squirrels emerged from their tree holes before sailing from trunk to trunk in the twilight.
—Mihir Zaveri, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2025
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“Flying squirrel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flying%20squirrel. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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