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Sugar Glider
About Sugar Glider
Sugar gliders are not crossbreeds but marsupial mammals known for having a membrane that extends between the front and back legs. This is what makes this small animal often mistaken for a flying squirrel. Even though the two are two different types of animals. There is an interesting reason why these cute animals are named sugar gliders. The reason is related to their habit of eating sweet foods.
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Common Name
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Lesser flying phalanger, Lesser flying squirrel, Lesser glider, Short-headed flying phalanger, Sugar squirrel, Tasmanian sugar glider, Possum à sucre, Kurzkopf-Gleithörnchenbeutler, Falangero planeador del azúcar
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Conservation Status
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Extinct (EX)
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Petaurus breviceps
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Species
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Petaurus breviceps
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Genus
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Petaurus
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SubFamily
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Sicydiinae
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Family
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Petauridae
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SuperFamily
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Petauroidea
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SubOrder
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Phalangeriformes
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Order
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Diprotodontia
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Class
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Mammalia
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Phylum
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Chordata
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Characteristics
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Get to know the traits and characteristics of the Sugar Glider |
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Color
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Black
Grey
Cream
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Eye Color
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Black
Red
Brown
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Pattern
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Striped
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Characteristics
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Hairy
Short Fur
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Min Height
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5 Inches or 1 meters |
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Max Height
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12 Inches or 1 meters |
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Min Weight
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0.18 lbs |
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Max Weight
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0.31 lbs |
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Specific Information
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Detailed information that may be more specific than physically visible characteristics. |
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Spinal Column
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Vertebrata |
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Vision Systems
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Ultraviolet Vision
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Animal Care
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This term covers all aspects of animal care. |
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Maintenance
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easy |
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Temperament, Personality, and Feeding Habits
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Learn more about the characteristics of the Sugar Glider including personality, temperament, and feeding behaviors. |
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Intelligence
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High |
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Feeding habits
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Omnivores
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Temperament
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Energetic
Playful
Sociable
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Modes of Locomotion
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Quadrupedal
Flying
Crawling
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Shedding Amount
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Low |
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Energy Level
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High Energy |
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Vocal Level
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Easy |
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Life Cycle and Reproduction
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Each type of animal has a different life cycle, here are details about the Sugar Glider. |
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Lifespan
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15 Years |
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Reproductive System
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Viviparous
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Animal Habitat, Ecosystem, Native Area
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Things to know about the natural environment of animals where they live and survive, and the distribution of populations across different regions. |
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Habitat
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Terrestrial |
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Ecosystem
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Forests
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Country
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Australia
Indonesia
Papua New Guinea
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