Summary
During this tour, guests will have the opportunity to observe the Japanese giant flying
squirrel, an endemic species of Japan and one of the largest flying squirrel species in the
world, as it opens its cloak-like body and glides into the forest at sunset. The chance of
sighting this amazing creature is more than 90% as a result of our in-depth knowledge of
the squirrel’s ecology and flight route. The Japanese giant flying squirrel’s dynamic flight
will be sure to make you gasp in wonder.
Highlights
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Lecture indoors
The tour begins with a lecture on the flying squirrel’s ecology, explaining what it eats and how it glides. Of course, there will also be tips on how best to observe the flying squirrel during the observation part of the tour and binoculars will be handed out in preparation.
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Observe inside the nest
The second part of the tour takes the guests outside to a known flying squirrel nest. With our specially installed cameras, guests will be able to see inside the nest and watch live as the flying squirrel grooms it’s big tail, stretches, and prepares to leave for a night of gliding.
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Observe the flying squirrel’s flight!
As dusk fully settles in, the flying squirrel will leave the nest and glide silently into the forest. This strange and wonderful sight will have guests exclaiming in amazement. If all goes well and the observation is a success, guests will receive a Picchio original “Flying Squirrel Watcher Certificate”.
