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 ...

The general color of the upper portions of the body, head and tail of the southern flying squirrel is drab olive gray, darkest and almost black at the edges of the membranes. The underparts of the ...

such as the Japanese dwarf flying squirrel, have two. The time of year for mating and birth depend on the species as well. Many are promiscuous, meaning that males and females mate with multiple ...

It is said that the direction and speed of the animal in midair, can be controlled by changing the position of its arms and legs, while the tail acts as a rudder. A Flying Squirrel (Hambawa) killed in ...

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 ...

DESCRIPTION: The San Bernardino flying squirrel is a subspecies of the northern flying squirrel. It is medium sized, grayish brown, and distinguished by the furry, parachute-like panels of skin that ...

We actually have two species of flying squirrel in the U.S., the northern flying squirrel and the southern flying squirrel. The northern flyer is located in the extreme northern states ...