The sugar glider is a small, omnivorous, arboreal, and nocturnal gliding possum belonging to the marsupial infraclass. The common name refers to its predilection for sugary foods such as sap and nectar and its ability to glide through the air, much like a flying squirrel.

Why are they called sugar gliders?

Sugar gliders get their name because of the specialized flap connecting the front leg to the hind leg, giving them the ability to glide.

What are the 3 species of sugar gliders?

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However, our new study shows the sugar glider is actually three genetically and physically distinct species: Petaurus breviceps and two new species, Krefft's glider (Petaurus notatus) and the savanna glider (Petaurus ariel).