Flying Squirrel

About

How flying squirrel lives

Flying squirrels glide between trees at night using a furred membrane stretched between front and hind limbs. Some flying squirrels help spread underground fungi spores through forest food webs. Forest habitats reward animals that can climb, hide, or move quietly through layered vegetation.

Conservation

Status and habitat pressure

Stable populations still depend on habitat quality, food availability, and low human pressure. Protecting flying squirrel also depends on keeping forest habitats healthy and connected.

Common species still depend on habitat quality, clean water, food webs, and low disturbance.

Quick Facts

Things to notice

• Some flying squirrels help spread underground fungi spores through forest food webs.
• Most mammals regulate body temperature internally, which helps them stay active across different climates.
• Forest habitats reward animals that can climb, hide, or move quietly through layered vegetation.
• Stable populations still depend on habitat quality, food availability, and low human pressure.