Can marsupials swim

Answer 1

No marsupial is able to fly. However, there are many species of Gliders - small marsupials, similar to possums, which can glide between treetops. Varieties include the Sugar Glider, Feathertail Glider, Greater Glider, Squirrel Glider, Pygmy Glider and Yellow bellied Glider. As they launch, their forelimbs and hind limbs splay out, exposing gliding membranes which extend from the equivalent of their wrists to the knees, and allow them to glide between treetops and poles. Most species can glide up to 90 metres, while the squirrel glider has been recorded at 100m.

Answer 2

As a general rule, mammals do not fly. Bats are the exception in that they are able to fly. Some other smaller creatures can glide from a high perch, but this would not be considered flying.

Answer 3

All marsupials are able to swim when needed.

Grey kangaroos quite like swimming, and have often been observed swimming to islands off Australia's southern shores.