This squirrel is the cutest animal in the world

Among the animal species, some animals have been able to attract wide attention in scientific media and virtual space due to their unique appearance characteristics. The Siberian flying squirrel, with the scientific name Pteromys volans and the English name Siberian Flying Squirrel, has been introduced as one of the cutest creatures due to its big eyes, round face and soft fur, and has received the title of “the cutest animal in the world” from users.

The Siberian flying squirrel, with the scientific name Pteromys volans, is a nocturnal species of the rodent family that lives in the cold forests of Northern Asia and Europe, especially in the regions of Siberia, Finland, Russia and Japan. This animal spends most of the day in tree holes, especially those made by woodpeckers, and becomes active at night.

The distinctive feature of this species is the elastic membrane between the front and rear limbs, which allows it to glide in the air up to a distance of about 30 meters. Contrary to its name, this animal does not have the ability to actually fly, but it can move from tree to tree with smooth and controlled movements.

The appearance of this animal includes very large eyes, round face, small ears and thick and soft fur. These features give it a very fancy and lovely look, especially in winter. Images published by sources such as the University of Michigan’s Animal Diversity Web and Japan Nature Guides show that the facial expressions and eyes of this squirrel are in a way that evokes human emotions. This issue has made social network users call it “the cutest creature in the world” and its images quickly go viral.

The report published by The Independent also mentions conservation efforts to preserve the habitat of this species in Finland. Although it is on the list of endangered species, deforestation and climate change can be a serious threat to its survival. Environmental experts have warned that the appearance of this animal should not make people think about keeping it at home or hunting it, because the Siberian flying squirrel needs a natural habitat, a special diet, and suitable environmental conditions, and keeping it in human environments can cause serious damage to its health and survival.