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Northern Flying Squirrel (Glaucomys sabrinus)

August 23, 2017 by

Northern Flying Squirrel (Glaucomys sabrinus)
Pennsylvania Counties for Northern Flying Squirrel

Common Name: Northern Flying Squirrel

Scientific Name: Glaucomys sabrinus

Habitat: Woodlands, especially where large trees are found.

Diet: Thought to be similar to the southern flying squirrel—mostly herbivorous.

Interesting Facts:
Not frequently seen by people, the northern and southern flying squirrels are not easily distinguished from each other at a distance. Young flying squirrels are sometimes found on the ground, in a disoriented state, after a heavy storm.

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