Flying Squirrels
Pteromyini
Summary 2
Flying squirrels (scientifically known as Pteromyini or Petauristini) are a tribe of 45 species of squirrels in the family Sciuridae. They are not capable of flight in the same way as birds or bats but are able to glide from one tree to another with the aid of a patagium, a furry, parachute-like membrane that stretches from wrist to ankle. Their long tail provides stability in flight. Anatomically they are very similar to other squirrels but...
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