Small flying squirrel, also known as flying squirrel, flying squirrel, flying tiger, is mainly distributed in Nepal, Sikkim, Myanmar, Malaysia and Indonesia and other regions. In my country, small flying squirrel is mainly distributed in Tibet, Yunnan and Sichuan. It likes foods with high sugar content, such as fruits, tender leaves, etc. It is also a nocturnal animal with very flexible and light bones and strong jumping ability.

1. The shape of the flying squirrel

The flying squirrel is of medium size, with a tail that is longer than its body length, and the hair on the tail is very fluffy. It has no black hair on the back of its ears, the hair on its back is tan-black, and the hair on its abdomen is dark orange-red. The hair on the flying squirrel's head and face is tawny, with a reddish stripe on the inside of its ears, and orange-red eye rims. The flying squirrel's head is short and well-developed, the hair on the upper body is yellow-brown, and the lower limbs and ventral surface of the body are pale yellow-brown. With some black tufts!

2. Living habits of the flying squirrel

The flying squirrel likes to travel at night, and almost always stays in the trees. It hides in the cave to sleep during the day and recharges its energy. At night, it comes out to look for food. The little guy likes to eat tree fruits, green grass leaves and flower buds very much. It likes a quiet environment, so it basically lives alone. The little flying squirrel is flexible and agile, and likes to escape and climb. Its forelimbs and hind limbs are attached with wide and many flying membranes, which is conducive to its better shuttle in the forest. It needs a stable ecological environment to reproduce the next generation. If the ecological environment is destroyed, it will not hesitate to find another place!

In addition, the flying squirrel will not dig soil to build a nest by itself. Prefers to live in existing rock walls, crevices or caves! This rat is very timid and likes to be quiet, but the little guy is a bit eccentric, afraid of cold and heat, making it hard to figure out! It basically rests during the day , Going out to find something to eat at night, the little flying squirrel has a good habit, that is, it excretes at a fixed place every time, which is worthy of praise! Despite its short size, its body is very flexible, and it likes to glide, jump left and right, and fall. Like an elves in the wind!

3. Feeding methods of flying squirrels

(1) Feeding

Rats like to eat Fagaceae plants, but sometimes they also eat a lot of insects. Parents try to feed it some walnuts, chestnuts and other nuts. It likes to bite hard on the hard shell. But this will help it grind its teeth! Parents should feed it this kind of food often. If it is a captive flying squirrel, you can feed it some apples and other fruits!

(2) Cage

The flying squirrel is active and playful, and climbing trees is its hobby. This kind of space is more three-dimensional, so it is best for parents to provide it with a spacious cage. They also like to build their nests in trees, so try to place their nests in a higher place. The movements of the little thing are nimble and quick, so be especially careful when opening and closing the door to prevent it from escaping in the chaos. If they sense that it is about to escape, parents should grab it quickly and forcefully, and protect themselves properly, it will be bad to be bitten by it!

(3) Breeding