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Mammals of Japan
Japanese MacaqueJapan emdemic monkeys well adapted to cold environment.
Brown BearInhabits in Hokkaido, Siretoko penninsula is one of the higest of brown bears density.
Asiatic Black BearAsiatic Black Bears are also called Moon Bears by its white 'moon mark' on throat.
Red FoxVery famous, world wide spread animal.
Racoon DogLooks like a raccopn but is a speceis of dog. Can climb trees and have public toilets.
Eurasian BadgerBadgers inhabiting in Japan are classified as a subspecies of Eurasian Badger. Inhabits lowland forests and shrublands.
Sika DeerBeautiful medium sized deer thoughts as a representive of God
Japanese SerowJapan endemic species, an old type bovids inhabit in steep mountains.
Japanese Giant Flying SquirrelBeautiful endemic living even near metropolitan Tokyo.
Japanese Flying SquirrelEndeic to Japan. The number of nipples (5pairs) is different from Eurasian flying squirrel(4 pairs).
Siberian ChipmunkDistibutes in Hokkaido and northern Eurasia. Inhabits various types of forests but prefers open space.
Japanese DormouseSmall cute endemic mammal which has a flat furry tail.
Northern PikaNorthern Pika distribute through northeastern Eurasia. The Hidaka Mountains of Hokkaido is the southern limit of the distribution.
Ryukyu Flying FoxDisributes in Taiwan and Japanese southern islands. Japanese forms are considerd as four subspecies. The flying-fox of this photo is P. d. yayeyamae.