Frankly, it never would have occurred to me to test flying squirrels in a wind tunnel. I could just see it: little furry things buffeted by the artificial gale, their tiny eyes squeezed shut as they ...

This video explores how flying squirrels and several other species use controlled falls to survive. High speed footage reveals the precision behind each glide. Scientists explain how anatomy, instinct ...

VIDEO: One u local user captured a flying squirrel gliding to a tree in Nashua. They don't actually fly, but they can glide up to 150 feet, according to New Hampshire Fish and Game. VIDEO: One u local ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. During the winter months after the cardinals’ feast at dusk flying squirrels ...

‘It is amazing to imagine these giant flying squirrels gliding over rhinos and mastodons living in the forests of Tennessee.’ By Andrew Paul Published Feb 26, 2025 3:02 PM EST Get the Popular Science ...

They come out at night, have bulgy black eyes and glide through the dark. They also eat wild truffles and glow hot pink. Northern flying squirrels are common throughout the Pacific Northwest, yet ...

Giant flying squirrels that were as big as house cats glided across North America around 5 million years ago, researchers have discovered, after identifying an unusual fossil found inside an ancient ...

ndian Forest Service (IFS) officer Shivakumar Gangal recently shared a rare video of a flying squirrel gliding between trees. This fascinating sight is seldom witnessed by many. It reveals the ...

A night-time stroll may reveal one of Arkansas' most rarely seen creatures: the diminutive southern flying squirrel. The squirrel weighs in at a few ounces, but makes up for its size with style. The ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. The woolly flying squirrel and South Island takahe are two ...