Rediscovery of the Woolly Flying Squirrel (Eupetaurus cinereus)

Abstract

The woolly flying squirrel (Eupetaurus cinereus) is a rare, unusual, and poorly-known sciurid. Most information concerning this species comes from a few study skins collected over a century ago. In 1994, a live specimen was captured in northern Pakistan, and new physical and behavioral information gathered. Remains of other specimens were found, and anecdotal information was gathered from local people concerning natural history of the squirrel.