Sugar Gliders

Sugar Gliders are exotic small nocturnal animals that are closely related to the possum family. Because it is nocturnal, the sugar glider has big eyes, enabling it to see better in the dark. With its tiny size, its striking markings and those big eyes, the sugar glider is often referred to as "really cute!"

A sugar glider is a marsupial. When a female gives birth, she carries her baby in a pouch and just like a kangaroo, a baby sugar glider is called a Joey. They have become increasingly popular as a household pet. The name sugar glider refers to the animal's diet, which is heavy on sweet fruits and nectars, and their ability to glide between branches of trees with their wing-like flap of skin on either side of their bodies. While sugar gliders are nocturnal, they need a good amount of attention from their human owners during the day as well, and have a specific and somewhat complex diet.http://www.amazon.com/Sugar-Gliders-Complete-Owners-Manual/dp/0764137689/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1261993760&sr=1-1

What do sugar gliders eat? They should have a regular feeding schedule in which they get 35% fruit, 35% vegetables and 30% protein. Sugar gliders are easily dehydrated and need access to water at all times.http://www.sugargliderexpress.com/express/feeding.html]

Pet sugar gliders like people's pockets. A pocket that is close to the human, warm and secure, makes for a happy sugar glider. It also helps with the bonding aspect between pet and human. They bond with scent. You can actually buy a special "bonding pouch" for this purpose. The pouches are lined with fleece, which is popular with sugar gliders. A well-cared for sugar glider can live 12-14 years in captivity.http://www.sugar-gliders.com/sugar-glider-care.htm

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