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Sugar GlidersWhat is a sugar gliderSugar Gliders are: Small marsupials (carry offspring in a pouch like a Kangaroo), arboreal (lives in trees normally not on the ground), nocturnal (are most active at night), omnivorous (eat both plant and animal mater) small animal originally from the forest of northeast, east and southeast Australia and Papua-New Guina as well as in some of the islands in the Indonesian chain. They live in colonies from 7 to 15 gliders and are very social. They Weigh:3-6 oz (adult) with a Size around 12 inches long including the tail (4 inches from noise to base of tail) about the same size as a Southern Flying Squirrel, and have a Lifespan of up to 15 years. They have a membrane from their front paws to it's ankles and is capable of gliding (glided flight in a downward direction) 150 to 200 feet from tree to tree. Normal color is steel gray to brownish with a black stripe down the back. (check out our Photo Pages) The tail is furry and is not prehensile (used as an extra appendage). Gliders make a great pet, that bonds readily to it's human owner and are quite affectionate.
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