Flying squirrels don’t actually fly! They have a membrane between their fingers and toes called a patagium, which creates air resistance and allows them to glide up to 100 feet!
ORIGIN:
Eastern North America
HABITAT:
Mixed forests
HEIGHT/WEIGHT:
1-3 oz
Length: 8-11 in
DIET:
Nuts, berries, bird eggs and insects
PREDATORS:
Bobcats, raccoons, weasels, birds of prey and snakes
NATURAL DEFENSES:
Camouflage and gliding ability
REPRODUCTION:
1-7 offspring per litter
THREATS:
Habitat loss
LIFE EXPECTANCY:
Up to 12 yrs in human care
