Flying squirrel
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Flying squirrels are a tribe of 50 species of squirrels in the family Sciuridae. Despite their name, they are not in fact capable of full flight in the same way as birds or bats, but they are able to
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A northern flying squirrel (Glaucomys sabrinus) gliding
Southern flying squirrel (Glaucomys volans) skeleton at the NMNH. The styliform cartilage attached to the wrist supports the wing membrane.
A southern flying squirrel (Glaucomys volans) gliding
New World flying squirrel
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The three species of New World flying squirrels, in the genus Glaucomys, are the only species of flying squirrel found in North America. They are distributed from Alaska to Honduras. They are similar
Flying squirrel
…this time it is unknown what purpose this serves. Non-flying squirrels do not fluoresce under UV light. New World flying squirrels belong to the genus Glaucomys (Greek for gleaming mouse). Old World flying squirrels belong to the genus Pteromys (Greek for winged mouse). The three species of the genus Glaucomys…
Southern Flying Squirrel, Madison, Connecticut, United States imported from i Naturalist photo 8742310
Glaucomys oregonensis 2
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Southern Flying Squirrel Glaucomys volans, Arlington, Virginia, December 22, 2020