Size: Small and lightweight, about 5–7 inches long, with an additional long tail for balance. They’re roughly the size of your hand!
What They Eat: Sugar gliders love sweet foods! They eat nectar, tree sap, fruits, and sometimes insects. Their name comes from their love for sugary foods.
Gliding Ability :They have a stretchy skin flap, called the patagium, that acts like a parachute. This lets them glide up to 150 feet between trees to escape predators or find food. It’s like their own natural wings!
Social Animals :Sugar gliders are very social and live in groups. They love to groom each other and communicate using special sounds. In fact, they can get lonely without friends around.
Keeping Sugar Gliders as Pets
Sugar gliders are popular pets, but they need special care:
Room to Glide: They need large cages with space to jump and climb.
Social Needs: They do best with a friend, as they’re very social.
Special Diet: They need a mix of fruits, insects, and sweet tree sap to stay healthy.
Sugar gliders are fascinating creatures and a joy to watch, especially when they leap and glide through the air!
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