![]() ![]() This is also why they have the instinct to bond with an entire group and tend to do very well in a family setting, including with children and other pets. When cared for properly, they can live in captivity for up to 15 years.īecause they naturally live in colonies of 10-15 other sugar gliders, they are considered social animals and usually do better in homes if they are in pairs. These creatures are quite vocal and can bark somewhat like a small dog. The tail is responsible for at least half of its length. In the wild, they can glide from tree to tree at a distance of up to 150 feet!Īdult sugar gliders weigh between 4-5 ounces and usually measure around 12 inches from the nose to the tip of the tail. Sugar gliders get their name from the fact that they love eating sweet, sugary foods (especially fruits and vegetables) and that they have a thin membrane that stretches from their wrists to their ankles, much like a flying squirrel, that allows them to jump and glide through the air. They are nocturnal animals which means that they sleep through the day and are awake and active at night. They are not rodents as some would assume, but are marsupials, meaning they raise their young in a pouch on the mother’s belly, similar to a kangaroo. ![]() Sugar gliders are native to places like Australia and Indonesia. Over the past 15 years, they have been domesticated and are now known to make great little pets! If you are interested in buying a sugar glider for your home, here is what you need to know. Sugar gliders are very unique animals that many people in the general public don’t even know exist. ![]()
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