Stretching out its patagium, a thin, furred membrane that extends from wrist to knee, the feather-tailed glider glides up to 65 feet from tree to tree like a parachute. Its tail resembles a feather with stiff hairs on either side, which helps the glider steer. Sharp claws dig into the tree’s bark upon landing.
Feather-tailed Glider
Acrobates pygmaeus
Fact File
Where to see them: Jungle Trails
Length: 2.7 to 3 in
Weight: Up to 0.5 oz
Lifespan: 4 yrs
Habitat: Forest
Diet: Nectar, pollen, insects, and sap
Gecko Toes: Like a gecko, the glider can hold onto smooth surfaces such as leaves with its suction-cup like toe pads.
