Wonders of Creations

Creation is speaking to those who will listen…

God’s creations encircle us. And these wonders reveal much about our Creator. Through creation we have a glimpse of His power, care, wisdom and His majesty. Creation is speaking and crying out to those who will listen…

Flying Squirrel

 

Common name: Flying squirrel 

 

Northern flying squirrel scientific name: 

Glaucomys sabrinus 

 

Southern flying squirrel scientific name: 

Glaucomys volans

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Flying Squirrel in action.

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“Declare His glory among the nations, His wonders among all peoples.” Psalm 96:3

The flying squirrel cannot fly. Instead, it glides with two furry membranes, called patagia, loosely stretched between its wrists and ankles. The membranes act as a parachute to support the squirrel while jumping from tree to tree.These gliding leaps can exceed 150 feet (46 meters). The flying squirrel also has a flat, furry tail that it uses as a rudder while gliding. The squirrel uses both its tail and membrane to steer to the left or right.

The northern flying squirrel equals in size to a red squirrel, and the southern species is comparable to a chipmunk. Nocturnal mammals, they have large, dark, bulging eyes that are well adapted for night vision.

More than 200 squirrel species live all over the world, with the notable exception of Australia. Squirrels have four front teeth that never stop growing so they don’t wear down from the constant gnawing.