5 Fun Facts About Sugar Gliders

5 Fun Facts About Sugar Gliders

1. Sugar Gliders are able to fly or glide between trees at ranges up to 150 feet. This is made possible through the use of their patagium, which is a thin membrane covered in fur that extends from writs to ankles. You might notice similarities to a human made wingsuit, which mimics this animal trait.

2. Even full grown, Sugar Gliders remain quite small. At full size, the adult sugar glider only measures up to 13 inches. Being so small, their weight is also minimal. At full growth, most gliders only weigh 4 to 5 ounces.

3. Sugar Gliders have amazing hearing and ears which can even move independently than one another.

4. They are very vocal and will express loudly when they’re happy, mad, angry, or even sad.

5. Sugar gliders are incredibly social animals, living in a family of up to 10 adults. They should never kept alone. They are prone to depression and even self harm if not properly socialized.