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Sugar gliders are marsupials, and members of the possum family. They are native to Australia.
Flying squirrels are placental mammals, and members of the rodent family. There are no squirrels, flying or otherwise, in Australia.
There is a type of glider in Australia known as a squirrel glider, but it is a glider and not a squirrel.
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∙ 12y agoGerbils are not related to kangaroos in any way. They are both mammals, but that is where their relationship ends. Gerbils are placental mammals and members of the order Rodentia, while kangaroos are marsupials and members of the order Diprotodontia.
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∙ 10y agoThey both belong to the Rodent order so are reasonably closely related. However they are in different families so there are many other rodents more closely related to either.
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Are sugar gliders related to squires?
No, Sugar Gliders are Marsupials and Squirrels are Rodents
What are sugar gliders mistaken for?
In captivity people who are not familiar with sugar gliders sometimes mistaken them for flying squirrels which look similar but are not related and have widely different dietary needs.
How well do sugar gliders and flying squirrels bond?
Flying squirrels and sugar gliders can both bond very well if done correctly. However, you must acquire them at a young age, and there is no guarantee.
Are there wild sugar gliders in SC?
As in South Carolina? No, there are no wild sugar gliders in SC, though you might find Flying Squirrels, which look similar to sugar gliders.
Are sugar gliders the same thing as flying squirrels?
YES, we own both the gliders and the southern flying squirrel, and the squirrel is by far way easier. That's because gliders are native to Australia and should not be kept as exotic pets.
Do sugar gliders have a backbone?
Yes, they Marsupials so they must have a backbone. They are similar to squirrels.
Show picture sugar gliders?
Pictures of sugar gliders in the wild can be seen at the related links.
Are sugar gliders a type of cat?
No. Sugar gliders are marsupials. They are not remotely related to cats, which are placental mammals.
Is a sugar glider the same as a sugar bear?
Sugar Gliders are not the same as Sugar Bears. Sugar Gliders are Marsupials and Bears are mammals.
What are examples of flying mammals?
They are bats, sugar gliders, flying squirrels.
Can sugar gliders eat tomatoes?
Sugar gliders are unlikely to be interested in tomatoes. They are not at all sweet, and sugar gliders prefer foods with fructose and other forms of sugar in them. For a list of what food sugar gliders in captivity eat, see the related link.
What shelter do sugar gliders have?
Sugar gliders, like most squirrels and flying squirrels. Tend to live in tree hollows, usually created by woodpeckers and will choose ones that are higher up in a tree since it will allow them to glide farther than if they jumped from a lower point. Plus it would help protect them from predators.
