Sugar glider
A species of Flying phalangers Scientific name : Petaurus breviceps Genus : Flying phalangers
Sugar glider, A species of Flying phalangers
Scientific name: Petaurus breviceps
Genus: Flying phalangers
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Description
The short-headed glider (Petaurus breviceps, also called Sugar Glider) is a common type of glider (Petauridae) in Australia and New Guinea. In some regions of Australia it is one of the most common mammals, but is rarely seen due to its nocturnal lifestyle.
General Info
Lifespan
6-9 years
Diet
Sugar glider is prevalently a sap feeder, consuming nectar and tree gum. This species also supplements its diet with small insects, arachnids, and on occasion, bird eggs.
Appearance
Sugar glider is a small marsupial with a sleek body, squirrel-like shape, and thick soft fur. Typically displaying a bluish-grey to brown coloration, it boasts bold, dark stripes that extend from its eyes to its mid-back. One of its significant features is a large, bushy tail used for balance, and distinctive skin flaps that stretch from wrist to ankle, enabling it to glide. Both sexes look similar while juveniles are lighter in color.
Behavior
Sugar glider is a nocturnal and arboreal marsupial, with gliding capabilities aiding in foraging for its omnivorous diet. Socially, it exhibits group-living traits within tree hollows as a survival adaptation. Sugar glider engages in grooming behaviors, showcasing unique communal interactions. It displays no obvious territorial markings or distinct migration patterns.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Mammals Order
Diprotodontians Family
Petauridae Genus
Flying phalangers Species
Sugar glider 
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