Common Name: Sugar Glider
Scientific Name: Petaurus breviceps
Family: Petauridae
Origin/Range: Native to Australia, Tasmania, New Guinea, and surrounding islands
Habitat: Forests and woodlands, especially eucalyptus forests; nest in tree hollows lined with leaves
Size: Body length 16–21 cm (6–8 in); tail length 16–21 cm (similar to body)
Weight: 90–150 g (3–5 oz)
Build:
Compact body with a long, bushy tail
Large forward-facing eyes for night vision
Soft, silky gray-blue fur with a dark dorsal stripe
Membrane (patagium) stretches from wrists to ankles, allowing them to glide
Lifespan: 9–12 years in captivity (rarely longer); ~5–7 years in the wild.
