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Glaucomys volans
The southern flying squirrel is about six to seven inches in length, with a grayish-brown body and a cream or white belly. They have long, flat tails to help them navigate while gliding. They are nocturnal and have large eyes to help them see in the dark.
The southern flying squirrel prefers to live in deciduous forests and areas with seed-bearing trees like oak and hardwood. They usually build their nests in old trees with cavities in them.
This squirrel was found in fallen oak tree branches.
Spotted on May 21, 2016
Submitted on Oct 21, 2017
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