Pteromyinae

The **Pteromyinae** order contains Flying Squirrels of northern and southern regions in Minnesota.


 * Northern Flying squirrel**


 * Southern Flying Squirrel**


 * Physical Features**



The flying squirrels can range any where from 25 to 37 cm long and 110 to 230 grams (weight)
 * Can be recognized by having similar features to the common squirrel with the exception of its loose flappy skin used to glide.
 * Tend to live 2-5 years
 * Southern Flying Squirrels 7-9 inches
 * Northern Flying Squirrels 5-7 inches
 * Mate during spring season; 40 days gestation
 * Has 2-6 offsprings (Northern has 1 litter per year while Southern has about 2)
 * Squirrel don't really fly, they glide




 * Characteristics & Habitats**

Flying squirrels are part of the sciuridae family. the northern and southern flying squirrels apear almost identical, the only difference is the difference in size and range. They are nocturnal and are active year round. Flying squirrels usually live in suburban and urban yards and parks. the northern flying squirrel lives in deciduous and coniferous while the southern only lives in deciduous forest. they build a nest lined with soft plant materials and they occupy the old used holes of woodpeckers. they sometimes nest in homes and out buildings and may build a small round nest of leaves.




 * Diet**

The flying squirrels are omnivores which means they eat meat and plants. Their usual diet consist of seeds, nuts, carrion, baby mice, baby birds, and mushrooms. They usually eat bout half or more of their body weight.


 * FLYING SQUIRREL TRACKS**


 * (Flying) Squirrels In Pop Cultures and Myths**
 * Squirrel-Man patrols the town for crime.

Step aside Batman, theres a new hero in town...

This ain't no Spongebob, it's the real deal. Some say squirrels don't fly.. This squirrel proves you wrong.
 * Rocky from the famous cartoon series Rocky & Bullwinkle
 * It's go time


 * They even support the armed forces


 * They are excellent MMA fighters
 * Competetive Eating Squirrels


 * Squirrels vary from regions and myths


 * True Dat




 * Common Myth, Squirrels cross bread with Hawks, also known as Squaks