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Scientific Name: Glaucomys sabrinus
Habitat: Woodlands, especially where large trees are found.
Diet: Thought to be similar to the southern flying squirrel—mostly herbivorous.
Interesting Facts: Not frequently seen by people, the northern and southern flying squirrels are not easily distinguished from each other at a distance. Young flying squirrels are sometimes found on the ground, in a disoriented state, after a heavy storm.
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