Southern Flying Squirrels in North Louisiana
Did you know that southern flying squirrels do not fly, they glide?
Southern Flying Squirrels
at
a Glance
Key Features:
Southern flying squirrels are gray with flat tails, white bellies, and loose skin between their front and hind paws.
Least Concern - Population Stable
Habitat:
Forests
nesting habits:
Southern flying squirrels mate from January to April and June to August. They give birth twice a year to up to seven kittens from February to September.
seasons southern flying squirrels are active in our area:
All year
Diet:
Birds, carrion, eggs, fruits, fungi, nuts, and seeds
hunting Behavior:
Southern flying squirrels forage at night.
Commonly Confused With:
Unique in North Louisiana. Here are two cool facts.
Southern flying squirrels can turn 180 degrees in the air.
Southern flying squirrels huddle together to stay warm in winter. They are solitary the rest of the year.