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Sugar Glider
Petaurus breviceps
The Sugar Glider is a small, nocturnal gliding possum native to Australia, New Guinea, and surrounding islands. Recognized for the membrane stretching from its wrists to ankles, this marsupial is able to glide up to 50 meters between trees in search of food and to avoid predator…
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- Despite their name and appearance, Sugar Gliders are not related to flying squirrels, but are marsupials, carrying their young in a pouch.
- Sugar Gliders can communicate using over 20 different vocalizations and scent markings. They have a remarkable ability to memorize tree locations and can return to their nests after long glides. Their name comes from their love of sweet foods, particularly tree sap and nectar.
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