what is a sugar glider

A sugar glider is a small, omnivorous, arboreal, and nocturnal gliding possum. They are native to tropical and cool-temperate forests in Australia, Indonesia, and Papua New Guinea. Sugar gliders have a squirrel-like body with a long, partially prehensile tail, and they can glide through the air, much like a flying squirrel. They are palm-sized and can glide half the length of a soccer pitch in one trip. Sugar gliders are sexually dimorphic, with males typically larger than females. They are one of a number of volplane (gliding) possums in Australia. Sugar gliders are loving, interesting, energetic, and curious animals that have become popular pets. They are small marsupials, closely related to kangaroos. Sugar gliders are highly social and live in small colonies. They nest in tree hollows with up to 10 other adults. Sugar gliders have a flexible diet that can vary according to their environment, but they have a predilection for sugary foods such as sap and nectar. They are also omnivorous and eat insects, small vertebrates, and fruit. Sugar gliders are adorable, but they require a lot of care and attention if kept as pets. They need comfortable housing that imitates their natural environment, including branches and plants. Sugar gliders are very active and enjoy toys and other items in their cage. They are nocturnal animals and require regular human interaction to bond with their owners. Sugar gliders are not aggressive pets, but they will bite if they feel threatened or frightened.