6/14/2011 southern flying squirrel by: kat, raheem and kathy

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6/14/2011 Southern Flying Squirrel By: Kat, Raheem and Kathy

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6/14/2011 The southern flying squirrel has brown- gray fur. They have large black eyes and big buck teeth. They also have big claw feet. They are about 5 to 7 inches long.

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Page 1: 6/14/2011 Southern Flying Squirrel By: Kat, Raheem and Kathy

6/14/2011

Southern Flying SquirrelBy: Kat, Raheem and Kathy

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What does this animal look like?

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• The southern flying squirrel has brown-gray fur. They have large black eyes and big buck teeth. They also have big claw feet. They are about 5 to 7 inches long.

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Where does this animal live?

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• The southern flying squirrels are found in Canada, the eastern half of United States and parts of the west. They enjoy being in tall trees, like pine trees.

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What does this animal eat?

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• Southern flying squirrels eat mostly plants, nuts, leaves, sap, bark, flowers and roots. They also eat insects, eggs, worms, small birds and other small animals.

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How does this animal protect itself?

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• When a predator tries to get it, it will glide from tree to tree where it will jump higher. It then scurries around the other side of the tree trunk to escape.

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What are other interesting facts about this animal?

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• This type of squirrel does not fly.

• Southern flying squirrels glide from tree to tree, up to 80 yards high!!

• The flying squirrel is nocturnal!