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There are about 50 species of flying squirrels ranging across most of North America down into Central America, and stretching from Southeast and Northern Asia into Siberia and Scandinavia.

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This is the same reason why you see large passenger airplane wings with upturned tips. The flying squirrels have long flat tails, which are very important for steering and stabilization while in ...

A Flying Squirrel (Hambawa) killed in a Kandy Home-garden. Pix by Indika Peabotuwage The Flying Squirrel’s fluffy tail stabilizes the body in flight, like the tail of an airplane. The tail also acts ...

A furred membrane (patagium) extending between the wrists of the front feet and the ankles of the hind feet distinguish both species of flying squirrels inhabiting the Adirondacks. Flying squirrels ...

Apart from these differences, and larger size, the northern flying squirrel resembles the southern. Adults are 250-298 mm (10-11.7 in) in total length, and weigh 75-125 g (2.6-4.4 oz). The range is ...

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Gracefully gliding between trees at night in search of a feast of truffles, the San Bernardino flying squirrel is one of the most distinctive nocturnal residents of Southern California's ...