Greater Glider
The Greater Glider is a unique species of marsupial native to the eucalyptus forests of eastern Australia. It is known for its impressive gliding ability, which allows it to glide from tree to tree.
The Greater Glider is a nocturnal and arboreal animal that feeds on a variety of leaves and flowers. It is a threatened species, with its numbers declining due to habitat loss.
Greater Glider
Classification
Mammalia > Diprotodontia > Pseudocheiridae > Petauroides > P. volans
Native To
Conservation Status
Average Height
1.5 - 2 feet
(0.5 - 0.6 m)
Average Weight
2 - 4 lbs
(0.9 - 1.8 kg)
Average Life Span
10 - 15 years
Gestation Period
30 days
Did You Know?
The Greater Glider is the largest gliding marsupial in Australia.
They can glide up to 100 meters (328 feet) between trees using a special membrane of skin called a patagium.
Greater Gliders are nocturnal, meaning they are active at night.
Their diet consists almost entirely of eucalyptus leaves.
They are solitary animals and typically live alone in tree hollows.
Greater Gliders have large, fluffy tails that help them balance when gliding and climbing.
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