***Flying+Squirrels***

= __** Flying Squirrels **__ =

== The flying squirrel doesn't really fly, it jumps and then glides. It has skin from it's under arm to its feet that enables it to glide "fly". This skin is called patagium. There are about 50 different species. They use their legs and tail to steer. They can glide about 80-150 feet! It's scientific name is Idiurus Zenkeri. Some of its predators are : the owl, the raccoon, the bobcat, snakes, coyotes, and lynx. Some of the things they eat are: seeds, flowers, slugs, spiders, insects, snails, fungi, and tree sap. If you want to learn more about them click [|HERE] Look to the left on the website if you go!!!! ==