Did you know? Southern flying squirrels are native to the eastern United States, including Missouri!🐿 Southern flying squirrels can be found in many deciduous and coniferous forests and woodlands. These tiny tree-dwellers are omnivores and consume a large variety of foods. In the wild, their go-to foods are acorns, hickory nuts, and corn, but they also eat other nuts, seeds, and fruits. They store their food stash in their dens or other cracks in trees for safekeeping. Unlike a bird or a bat, f

Have you ever seen a flying squirrel? Both southern flying squirrels and northern flying squirrels can be found in Pennsylvania. However, the northern flying squirrel is classified as state endangered and sightings are rare. Flying squirrels have a loose flap of skin between their fore and hind legs which allow them to glide through the air. They use their broad flat tails to guide their direction. Their "flights" are not often witnessed by humans since they are nocturnal. Lackawanna County Depu

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