Flying Squirrel Adaptations and Flight

What are the "wings" of a flying squirrel primarily made of?

• Feathers

• Thin bones

• Flaps of skin

• Hard scales

What helps a flying squirrel control its descent while gliding?

• Their ears

• Their hands and feet

• Their tail

• Their nose

What part of a flying squirrel's body helps it change direction during flight?

• Its eyes

• Its whiskers

• Its bushy tail

• Its claws

What special feature helps a flying squirrel slow down when it's about to land?

• Strong leg muscles

• Cartilage near its wrists

• A long, bushy tail

• Large, cupped ears

How do flying squirrels move through the air?

• By flapping their wings like birds

• By using jet propulsion

• By gliding with great control

• By floating like a balloon

Which adaptation allows flying squirrels to glide between trees?

• Webbed feet

• Patagium (skin membrane)

• Extra-long whiskers

• Hollow bones

What time of day are flying squirrels most active?

• During the afternoon

• At night

• In the early morning

• At noon

What do flying squirrels primarily use their large eyes for?

• Attracting mates

• Finding food underwater

• Seeing in low light at night

• Spotting predators during the day