Flight flying squirrels (7 photos)

In the southern flying squirrel has patagy - skin membrane between the wrist and ankle, which in the open state acts as a wing glider. To plan your escape from predators or going from one place to another feeding, animal climbs as high as possible on the tree, then jumps and reveals patagy.





British photographer Kim Taylors using a special camera made detailed pictures of the flight of the animal.




Flying squirrel can overcome the air distance up to 80 m, depending on the starting height, and when landing lift up the tail to reduce the tension of the membrane, and then it becomes a kind of parachute.





Omnivores, feeding on insects, small mammals and birds, nuts, acorns, bark, fruits, berries and seeds. Are nocturnal. Live in pairs or larger groups (up to 20 individuals). Nests in tree hollows satisfied.