Their eyes are large, helping these nocturnal mammals navigate the dark ... such as the Japanese dwarf flying squirrel, have two. The time of year for mating and birth depend on the species ...

The Andhra Pradesh cadre member said the rare sighting of the nocturnal rodent being airborne was filmed at the Flying Squirrel Eco Camp in Pench Tiger Reserve's Rukhad Buffer Range.

Gracefully gliding between trees at night in search of a feast of truffles, the San Bernardino flying squirrel is one of the most distinctive nocturnal residents of Southern California's ...