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Sugar Glider

Petaurus breviceps

Geographic Distribution

Quick Facts

Size
15 - 20 cm
Weight
140 - 250 g
Diet
Eucalyptus sap, Insects, Fruits, Nectar

Habitat

Eucalyptus forestsWoodlandsCoastal areasUrban areas

Behavior

  • Nocturnal, spending most of its time in trees
  • Omnivorous, feeding on eucalyptus sap, insects, fruits, and nectar
  • Social, living in small family groups
  • Engages in playful behavior, such as jumping and gliding