Greater glider — size comparison

The southern greater glider (Petauroides volans) is an Australian marsupial closely associated with eucalypt canopies. It inhabits mature forests where trees pr

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Length

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Greater glider

Petauroides volans

ok. 40 cmAdult male
Body length (excluding tail)

od pyska do nasady ogonaMeasurement: side

Mass
approx. 0.9–1.7 kgDorosłe osobniki
Shared ground line. The scale follows the measurement stated for each animal. Boy: approx. 115 cm
Body length (excluding tail)Scale in cm
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Greater gliderBody length (excluding tail)approx. 40 cm

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Scale based on the stated dimensions for each animal

Boy: approx. 115 cm
Greater glider — size comparison — facts and sources

The southern greater glider (Petauroides volans) is an Australian marsupial closely associated with eucalypt canopies. It inhabits mature forests where trees provide both food and hollows.

It feeds mainly on eucalypt leaves. This food is low in energy and difficult to use, so selecting suitable leaves matters for daily feeding. It is active at night and spends the day in a sheltered hollow.

A membrane stretched between its limbs allows gliding between trees, reducing the need to descend to the ground. Canopy continuity and the presence of old trees are important habitat features.

Błona między łapami rozkłada się podczas skoku i umożliwia długie, kontrolowane szybowanie. Dojrzałe lasy eukaliptusowe z dziuplastymi drzewami. Żywi się przede wszystkim: liście eukaliptusów. Nocna, nadrzewna i przeważnie samotna; za dnia odpoczywa w dziuplach. Na planszy przyjęto około 23 cm w barku jako porównawczy punkt dorosłego zwierzęcia. 23 cm jest ilustracyjnym punktem do barku; publikacje skupiają się na długości ciała.

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