Greater glider - Wikipedia
WEBThe greater gliders are three species of large gliding marsupials in the genus Petauroides, all of which are found in eastern Australia. Until 2020 they were considered to be one species, Petauroides volans.
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Southern greater glider - Wikipedia
WEBThe southern greater glider (Petauroides volans), [2] also known as the southern and central greater glider, [3] is a species of large gliding marsupial native to the forests of southeastern Australia. [2] It is a vulnerable species per the IUCN Red List classification, but since 5 July 2022 is listed as endangered under the EPBC Act in Australia. [3] The main threats to its survival are ...
Greater glider - WWF Australia
WEBWhile perhaps not as internationally famed as its distant relative, the koala, the greater glider is certainly one of Australia’s most unique native animals. This remarkable marsupial uses a furry gliding membrane extending from its …
Greater glider | Environment, land and water - Queensland …
WEBAustralia’s largest gliding marsupial, the greater glider is a nocturnal animal with large, fluffy ears. In Queensland, the greater glider is spread across a broad geographic range, living on the Country of many First Nations people.
ADW: Petauroides volans: INFORMATION
WEBGreater gliders are clumsy and slow on the ground, but they are at home in the trees and in the air. During gliding, they bend their forearms, with the hands almost meeting in front of the chest (Grzimek, 1972; Nowak, 1999). They use their long, furred tail as a rudder (Troughton, 1966).
Greater glider - Australian Geographic
WEBGreater glider. Body length of 35-45cm and a long furry tail measuring 45-60 cm, they weigh between 1-2kg. Australia’s largest gliding mammal, the greater glider could easily be mistaken for a fluffy tree-dwelling teddy bear, …
Greater glider - Australian Conservation Foundation
WEBThe greater glider, Australia's largest gliding mammal, once ruled our treetops. Now, the greater glider is under threat from land-clearing and forest destruction, and has just been categorised as Endangered.
Greater glider - Wildlife Preservation Society of Queensland
WEBJul 5, 2022 · The greater glider is Australia’s largest gliding mammal. Two morphologically and genetically distinct species are currently recognised: the northern greater glider ( Petauroides minor ) north of Bowen in central Queensland, and the southern and central greater glider ( Petauroides volans ) below this.
Greater Glider - Environment
WEBJun 3, 2020 · The Greater Glider is Australia’s largest gliding mammal. Greater Gliders have thick, dark grey-brown fur on their back and creamy white fur on their under-side, and can be found in different dark and light-coloured morphs. They have a long, furry prehensile tail and large furry ears.