Can all squirrels glide?

No, only flying squirrels can glide. There are several species of flying squirrels, but in North America we only have two: the Northern Flying Squirrel (Glaucomys sabrinus) and the closely-related Southern Flying Squirrel (Glaucomys volans). Despi... read more

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Flying squirrels can glide long distances by increasing their aerial speed and increasing their lift. Other hypotheses state that the mechanism evolved to avoid nearby predators and prevent injuries. If a dangerous situation arises on a specific tree, flying squirrels can glide to another, and thereby typically escape the previous danger. read more