Creature Feature: Southern Flying Squirrel

Powerful Peepers

To navigate at night, flying squirrels have huge eyes that help them see in the faintest of moonlight.

Wily Whiskers

Long, sensitive whiskers help a flying squirrel feel its way around when it gets really dark.

Forest Flyer

A furry flap of skin lets a flying squirrel glide down from great heights, like a skydiver wearing a wingsuit.

Tail Rudder

By changing the slack in its flight flap and using its long tail like a boat rudder, a flying squirrel can steer around branches.