Habitat loss is usually to blame, but they are at this time (March 25th, 2011) listed with the IUCN as "Least Concern", which means they are not threatened, vulnerable, or endangered.
The North American Man Squirrel Love Association is dedicated to helping endangered flying squirrels.
Squirrels are not currently considered endangered as a whole, but certain species may be at risk due to habitat loss, deforestation, and human activities. Conservation efforts are in place to protect these species and their habitats.
Flying squirrels do not live in the Amazon rainforest. Only two species of flying squirrel are native to the Americas--the northern and southern flying squirrels--and they are found in North and Central America.
The Northern flying squirrel is endangered in the southern part of its range, in the Appalachian mountains of Virginia and North Carolina. It is strictly protected in these areas by law.
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The northern flying squirrel is in southern parts of its range in the Appalachian mountains.
Southern flying squirrels are not considered endangered. While their population has been declining due to habitat loss and fragmentation, they are still classified as a species of least concern by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Conservation efforts are in place to protect their habitat and ensure their populations remain stable.
The Flying Squirrels prey is mostly fungi.
A group of flying squirrels is called a "Dray".
Yes there are flying squirrels in Missouri, in fact all over it. But you will almost never see them because they are very shy and nocturnal.