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Emolga is based on a {{wp|flying squirrel}}, with its {{wp|patagium|patagial membrane}} designed to resemble a {{wp|cape}}.<ref>''Nintendo Dream'' Vol. 201, January 2011 ([http://lavacutcontent.com/ken-sugimori-nintendo-dream-3/ Translation by Dr. Lava])</ref> The squirrel specifically could be the {{wp|Japanese dwarf flying squirrel}}. It may also be based on gliding marsupials such as the {{wp|sugar glider}} and the {{wp|feathertail glider}}. Emolga might be based on Pokémon mascot {{p|Pikachu}} as there is at least one electric rodent introduced in every generation, and as such its | Emolga is based on a {{wp|flying squirrel}}, with its {{wp|patagium|patagial membrane}} designed to resemble a {{wp|cape}}.<ref>''Nintendo Dream'' Vol. 201, January 2011 ([http://lavacutcontent.com/ken-sugimori-nintendo-dream-3/ Translation by Dr. Lava])</ref> The squirrel specifically could be the {{wp|Japanese dwarf flying squirrel}}. It may also be based on gliding marsupials such as the {{wp|sugar glider}} and the {{wp|feathertail glider}}. Emolga might be based on Pokémon mascot {{p|Pikachu}} as there is at least one electric rodent introduced in every generation, and as such its cheeks that store electricity might be based on rodents' cheeks that store food. | ||
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