Southern Flying Squirrel

Southern Flying Squirrel enjoying his dinner tray. Flying Squirrels are found in forest with seed bearing hardwoods as oak, beech and maple. They can have two litters, spring and fall. The squirrels have a patagium, also known as a gliding membrane that is attached from their front limb to the rear leg. Turns of 90 to 180 degrees can be made in mid air with the tail and patagium.