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Gliding possum

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There are many different types of gliding possum, sometimes referred to as volplane possum, flying phalangers, or simply as gliders, endemic to Australia and New Guinea. Taxonomically, gliding possums occupy three genera.

Acrobatesmonotypic genus

Petauroides – the greater gliders

Petaurus

A characteristic of all species of marsupial gliders is the partially fused (syndactylous) second and third digits on the hind feet.[1][2] They achieve gliding flight by use of membranes called patagia.

References

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  1. ^ Sugar Gliders: Everything about Purchase, Nutrition, Behavior, and Breeding. 2008. Caroline Wightman.
  2. ^ Gliders of Australia: A Natural History. 2002. David Lindenmayer