| Northern Flying Squirrel | ||
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Classification(s) : | Prey |
| Cat Name : | Flying Squirrel | |
| Common Name : | Northern Flying Squirrel | |
| Scientific Name : | Glaucomys sabrinus | |
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| Physical Description : | Northern flying squirrels glide using a membrane between their limbs and flattened tails. Their fur is dark dusky tan with a white underside. |
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| Physical Statistics : | Length: 10 – 13 Inches (27 – 34 Centimeters) |
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| Behavior : | Flying squirrels glide between trees in the daytime to feed on tree fungi. They keep to the tree-tops and avoid the ground. |
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| Social Organization : | Flying squirrels are solitary mammals. |
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| Approval Level : | Mod; Flying squirrels are rare and not often seen. | |
| Kill Difficulty : | Low; Flying squirrels don’t posses any offensive weapons that could potentially injure a cat. |
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| Training Level : | Advanced; Flying squirrels are difficult to catch as they can glide and stay high in the trees. |
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| Hunting Tactic : | Tree Rodents | |
| Food Quality : | Medium; Flying squirrels are nutritionally valuable but lack in taste due to their diet. | |
