What do you do if you see a flying squirrel?
Reinforcement – Make a call to your local humane society. Most local chapters will have a wildlife rescue department who can remove the flying squirrels safely and then release them into their natural habitat.
Can a flying squirrel hurt you?
Flying squirrels do not pose severe problems to humans, although they will build bothersome nests in home attics. Their droppings and messes they leave behind may cause problems both sanitary and health-wise.
How does a flying squirrel create lift?
They glide! These special squirrels have flaps of skin between their arms and chest, and between their legs. It makes them into a giant wing, or parachute. When they leap into the air, they extend their arms and legs, and use these flaps of skin to create drag: like jumping with a parachute.
How do you get a squirrel to trust you?
Put out food every day to associate your scent with feeding time. The squirrels will learn to trust you because you’re a reliable source of food. Create a safe outdoor space, such as a corner of a porch or a garden. Try to feed them at the same time every day so they don’t go elsewhere to look for treats.
Do flying squirrels carry disease?
Though rabies is strongly associated with wildlife pests, flying squirrels are not known to transmit the virus. In fact, the northern species of the pest doesn’t harbor any known diseases that can be passed on to humans.
Are flying squirrels Smart?
Squirrels are extremely intelligent creatures. There are 44 species of ‘flying squirrel’. Rather than actually flying, these species glide using a membrane which stretches from their wrists to their ankles. It allows squirrels to glide naturally like humans do with the aid of a parachute.
How far can flying squirrels glide?
Flying squirrels can cover more than 150 feet in a single glide.
Do flying squirrels have lift?
Among the largest of the flying squirrels is the Japanese giant flying squirrel, which measures two feet from the top of its head to the tip of its tail, has a wingspan of more than a foot and a half and weighs up to five pounds. The wing, or patagium, produces lift, enabling the squirrels to glide.