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>(I'm fairly certain this species is protected ...) in >Japan. It's highly unlikely the US import laws would >permit this species to enter the US. I'm fairly >certain that in Japan, the Southern flying squirrel >(<i>Glaucomys volans</i>) is the 'companion' flyer >available to the 'pet' trade. Although the IUCN lists ><i>Pteromys momonga</i> as a species 'of lowest risk, >and least concern', it is still found only on two >Japanese islands - Honshu and Kyushu. Their habitat is >thus limited, and I would be very surprised, indeed, >if this species is even permitted as companion >creatures in Japan, itself. > >I have three wonderful photo books on this species, >and will admit they have much charm. But the Southern >flying squirrel makes a wonderful companion, >particularly those individual who have come from a >long line of 'domesticated' parents. It's quite >likely that keeping a Japanese dwarf would mean >considerable attention to providing an environment >that suits this species -- high country, quite cold, >evergreen forests. The Southern flyer, with its >normal range being far more temperate, and its >preferred oak/beech/and related trees, is far more >adaptable to life with human companions. > >>we are looking for Japanese Dwarf Flying Squirrels >>(Pteromys momonga)anyone out there breeding or know of >>anyone with some . please . thank you
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