The World's Most Welcoming Roommate

This little guy takes the coziness of his home very seriously. He spends hours furnishing it with moss, bark, and leaves. Every piece is tucked into place in the same tree hole he returns to each morning. But when a stranger wanders into Kensho Goto's carefully curated space, he does something pretty unexpected.

Instead of chasing them off or making a fuss, he just scoots over and makes room. When you're a Japanese dwarf flying squirrel, your instinct isn't to fight - it's to snuggle.

Forest Life in Japan's Mountains

These tiny creatures live in Japan's mountain forests. The nocturnal fluffballs often share their tree hollows with family and even friendly neighbors. This creates the most adorable communal living situations found in nature.

They're no bigger than a slice of toast, with eyes so large they take up nearly a third of their face. That's a lot of eye for such a small animal!

Nighttime Adventures, Daytime Cuddles

By night, these squirrels glide through the treetops. They search for seeds and berries, which they store in their cheeks. When morning comes, they head back to their cozy, moss-lined tree homes. They look like little marshmallows tucked into teacup-sized nooks.

The Shy Stars of Japan's Forests

These creatures are quiet and shy. It's fairly rare to spot them in the wild. But you can be sure that somewhere in the forests of Japan, a cuddle party is always happening.

These tiny flying squirrels show us that sometimes making room for others is better than fighting for space. Their peaceful sharing of homes reminds us that even the smallest creatures can teach big lessons about living together.