flying squirrel
noun
: any of three small nocturnal North American squirrels (Glaucomys volans, G. oregonensis, and G. sabrinus) with folds of skin connecting the forelegs and hind legs that enable it to make long gliding leaps
also
: any of various squirrels that possess a patagium
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In fact, there’s plenty of wildlife to observe: deer, foxes, flying squirrels, turkeys, and even a resident owl named Betty.
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Kimberley Mok, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2025
In the evening, red giant flying squirrels emerged from their tree holes before sailing from trunk to trunk in the twilight.
—Mihir Zaveri, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2025
Other nocturnal mammals such as platypuses and flying squirrels also glow under UV light.
—Byrodrigo Pérez Ortega, science.org, 14 Aug. 2024
According to Peterson, landowners and occupants are required to have a valid DNR permit to shoot or trap an otter, fisher, badger, flying squirrel, mink or bobcat.
—Angelika Ytuarte, Journal Sentinel, 25 July 2024
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Kimberley Mok, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2025
In the evening, red giant flying squirrels emerged from their tree holes before sailing from trunk to trunk in the twilight.
—Mihir Zaveri, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2025
Other nocturnal mammals such as platypuses and flying squirrels also glow under UV light.
—Byrodrigo Pérez Ortega, science.org, 14 Aug. 2024
According to Peterson, landowners and occupants are required to have a valid DNR permit to shoot or trap an otter, fisher, badger, flying squirrel, mink or bobcat.
—Angelika Ytuarte, Journal Sentinel, 25 July 2024
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“Flying squirrel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flying%20squirrel. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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