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The mahogany glider is nocturnal, so it can evade daytime predators. It is able to stay off the ground, away from terrestrial predators by gliding between treetops by using its gliding membranes.
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How big is a mahogany glider?
The mahogany glider is the second largest of the six species of glider. A mature mahogany glider is about 60cm in length from head to tail, and weighs from 300 - 450 grams.
When did the mahogany glider become endangered?
The mahogany glider is not endangered. Its conservation status is "threatened".
Is the Mahogany Glider a possum?
Yes. All gliders, including the mahogany glider, are types of possums.
How did the Mahogany Glider get its name?
There are two reasons why the Mahogany glider is so named.This little marsupial relies on the Swamp mahogany tree, Lophostemon suaveolens, as a crucial component of its habitat.The other reason the Mahogany glider has this name if because of its deep brown mahogany colour.
What layer of the rainforest does the mahogany glider live in?
The mahogany glider does not actually live in the rainforest. It prefers lowland sclerophyll forest which is relatively open bushland, primarily eucalyptus. The mahogany glider inhabits the canopy and sub-canopy of this bushland. However, it has also been found in lower levels of open bush around swampland.
How does the sugar glider protect itself in bad weather?
The sugar glider nests in tree hollows, high off the ground, and well-sheltered from bad weather.
Why is the sugar glider under threat?
They aren't threatened, but their close cousins the Leadbeaters possum and the mahogany glider are especially threatened.
How is the mahogany glider related to the possum?
All species of glider, including the Mahogany glider, are in fact possums. They are all members of the Superfamily Phalangeridae. Specifically, mahogany gliders are members of the Petauridae family, which includes other Glides, as well as Leadbeater's Possum and the striped possums. These possums all share characteristics such as large lower front incisors and four-cusped molars, and very distinct facial markings.
What do Mahogany Gliders eat?
The Mahogany glider is a solitary feeder, eating the nectar, pollen and sap of around twenty different species of Australian plants. It eats the arils of wattles: arils are protein-rich stringy structures which connect seeds to their pod. The Mahogany Glider also eats honeydew - not the melon, but a sweet sticky substance which is excreted by insects such as aphids. It is omnivorous, feeding also on insects such as lerps.
What area are the mahogany gliders found?
The Mahogany Glider is only found in a small area of far north Queensland, near Tully and Ingham. It lives in low to medium density bushland, at low altitudes.
What are other names for sugar?
There are no other names for sugar gliders. There are, however, five other varieties of glider which are related to sugar gliders. These include the Feathertail glider, Mahogany glider, Greater glider, Yellow-bellied glider and Squirrel glider. People have made up names for sugar gliders such as "sugar babies" and "honey gliders", but these and other similar names are not legitimate names for sugar gliders.
What would mahogany mean when used in a sentence?
Mahogany is a type of dark-colored hardwood that is often used in furniture-making. In a sentence, "The cabinet was made of rich mahogany wood, adding a touch of elegance to the room."
