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Northern Flying Squirrels

Published on Nov 18, 2015

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NORTHERN FLYING SQUIRREL

BY CHRIS LOGAN & KELLER MONTGOMERY
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HABITAT

DENSE DECIDUOUS & CONIFER FORESTS IN PLACES LIKE CANADA & THE U.S
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DIET

CONSISTS MAINLY OF NUTS, FUNGI, & LICHENS, AS WELL AS INSECTS
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PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

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INTERESTING FACTS

  • The mating seasons are March to May
  • They can travel between 3 & 45 meters in a single glide
  • Individuals sometimes share nests with each other for warmth
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ADAPTATIONS

  • They have flaps of skin from their front to rear feet that allow them to glide
  • During extremely cold winters, they grow tufts of fur between their toe & heel pads
  • Their tail acts like a rudder to help it steer when it's gliding

Chris Logan