PETAURUS BREVICEPS

Meet the tiny
night glider.

Curious, social and built for life in the trees, sugar gliders are small marsupials famous for their gliding membrane and nighttime adventures.

Sugar glider resting on a person's arm
✨ Little explorer

A LITTLE INTRODUCTION

Small body.
Big personality.

Sugar gliders are small, tree-dwelling marsupials. Their name comes from their preference for sweet foods and their ability to glide between trees using a skin membrane that stretches between their limbs.

They are primarily nocturnal and naturally social, spending time with other members of their group.

QUICK FACTS

Designed for tree life.

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Nocturnal

They are most active after sunset and through the night.

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Natural gliders

A furry membrane between their limbs helps them glide from tree to tree.

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Omnivores

Wild diets include nectar, sap, insects and other foods.

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Social animals

They naturally live in social groups and communicate with one another.

RESPONSIBLE CARE

What a healthy life needs.

Keeping a sugar glider is a serious long-term responsibility. Always use guidance from an exotic-animal veterinarian.

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Balanced nutrition

They need a species-appropriate diet rather than simply sweet treats.

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Climbing space

Provide a safe, enriching environment that supports natural climbing and movement.

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Companionship

Social needs matter. Their behavior and welfare should be considered carefully.

Keep learning. Keep caring.

Wildlife is fascinating—and responsible care starts with good information.

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