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Exotic Pets in China

Mao Yueying, 27, with her pet 'Sugar Gilder' at home in Beijing. The nocturnal gliding possum (Petaurus breviceps) is typically found in the forests of Australia, Indonesia and New Guinea but has become a very popular pet in China due to its small size and unique appearance. Ms. Mao keeps three Sugar Gliders at home with the most expensive white individual costing 4000RMB (US$600 approx.).

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Mao Yueying, 27, with her pet 'Sugar Gilder' at home in Beijing. The nocturnal gliding possum (Petaurus breviceps) is typically found in the forests of Australia, Indonesia and New Guinea but has become a very popular pet in China due to its small size and unique appearance. Ms. Mao keeps three Sugar Gliders at home with the most expensive white individual costing 4000RMB (US$600 approx.).