Flying squirrels are small, nocturnal rodents found in various parts of the world, including North America and Asia. They are known for their unique ability to glide through the air, thanks to a special membrane called the patagium that stretches from their wrists to their ankles. This adaptation allows them to travel between trees in search of food, which mainly consists of nuts, fruits, and insects.
These creatures have large eyes that help them see well in low light, making them effective foragers at night. Unlike true flying animals, such as birds, flying squirrels do not flap their limbs to fly; instead, they spread their limbs and use their patagium to catch air and glide gracefully from one tree to another.