Lottery – Flying Squirrel

I have been lucky with lotteries lately :)

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Flying squirrels are a tribe of 44 species of squirrels (family Sciuridae). Flying squirrels are not capable of sustained flight, instead they glide between trees, with flights recorded to 90 meters. The direction and speed of the animal in midair is varied by changing the positions of its two arms and legs, largely controlled by small cartilaginous wrist bones. This changes the tautness of the patagium, a furry parachute-like membrane that stretches from wrist to ankle. It has a fluffy tail that stabilizes in flight. The tail acts as an adjunct airfoil, working as an air brake before landing on a tree trunk. Flying squirrels can easily forage for food in the night, given their highly developed sense of smell, where they hunt for fungi, nuts, fruits and bird eggs. (source)

Marja sent me a new map card for my collection too! :)

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And what a great 3D stamp!20_aug0003 Thank you Marja!

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