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Do flying squirrels hibernate?

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this might be crazy but they don't hibernate during the winter. Read Wikipedia's article about the Eastern Gray Squirrel for proof. read more

Flying Squirrels and Overwintering. The two flying squirrel species that live in the United States are the northern and southern flying squirrels. Both have been known to invade homes when the weather cools. However, while they ready themselves for a long winter's rest like most pests, flying squirrels do not technically hibernate. read more

The sharing of nests in winter by northern flying squirrels is important in maintaining body temperature (biothermal regulation), as northern flying squirrels do not hibernate, nor do they enter torpor states. Northern flying squirrels gliding distances tend to be between 5 and 25 metres, though glides of up to 45 m and longer have been observed. read more

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