Japanese authorities have decided to cull non-native “invasive” squirrels which are harming ancient buildings and wooden shrines and causing damage to the local ecosystem in the city of Kamakura.

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Aside from their patagia, flying squirrels look similar to their grounded cousins, with small rounded faces, prominent ears, and fluffy tails ... such as the Japanese dwarf flying squirrel ...