what is this?

Question

cute rodent   Do you know what this is? We're pretty sure its some type of rodent, but we are completely stumped. Not even sure if its in North America. Can you help, or suggest a site that can? It would be so greatly appreciated!

Answer
Hi,

It is a momonga, a Japanese Flying Squirrel.

http://factsanddetails.com/japan/cat26/sub164/item888.html

https://www.google.com/search?q=Japanese+dwarf+flying+squirrel&rlz=1C1TSNO_enUS458US458&espv=210&es_sm=93&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=0ZHYUq3cN4rPsATVp4HgAg&ved=0CAkQ_AUoAQ&biw=1777&bih=861&dpr=0.9#imgdii=_

So DON'T tell me you saw this in the forest in NY?


squeaks n giggles,

Natasha