Have you ever seen a flying squirrel? Both southern flying squirrels and northern flying squirrels can be found in Pennsylvania. However, the northern flying squirrel is classified as state endangered and sightings are rare. Flying squirrels have a loose flap of skin between their fore and hind legs which allow them to glide through the air. They use their broad flat tails to guide their direction. Their "flights" are not often witnessed by humans since they are nocturnal. Lackawanna County Depu

Did you know New York is home to two species of flying squirrel—the southern (pictured below) and the northern? Although their ranges overlap, southern flying squirrels live primarily south of the Mohawk River Valley, while northern flying squirrels are more often found in the northern part of New York. Another fun fact: flying squirrels do not actually fly; rather, they glide using a membrane created by a fold of skin. Take a look at an informative "Squirrels of New York" New York State Conserv