The Basilan Flying Squirrel (Philippines flying squirrel or Mindanao flying squirrel ) (Petinomys crinitus) is a species of rodent in the Sciuridae family. It is endemic to the Philippines. it is often confused with mindanao flying squirrel (Petinomys mindanensis)
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“You’ve always reminded me of a seagull, Jo. Strong and wild and fond of the wind and storms. And dreaming of flying far off to sea. And Mother always said that I was like a little cricket. Chirping contentedly on the hearth, never able to bear the thought of leaving home.”
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