Record #:

4929

Author(s):

Nickens, T. Edward

Abstract:

Carolina northern flying squirrels are an endangered species with only nine known populations existing in the high peaks of North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. With the habitat of this elusive creature threatened by tree mortality, increasing tourism in the Appalachians, four-lane roads, and predators like bobcats, foxes, and coyotes, scientists seek to learn all they can about this Appalachian acrobat to save the species from further decline.

Source:

Friend of Wildlife (NoCar Oversize SK 431 F74x), Vol. 49 Issue 1, Winter 2001, p16, il

Subject(s):

Flying squirrels

Record #:

7930

Author(s):

Weigl, Peter D.

Abstract:

The southernmost home of the northern flying squirrel is high in the mountains of western North Carolina. They do not fly, but glide, using a flap of skin that runs down their sides. Because they only come out at night, they are difficult to observe and study. Flying squirrels are the only gliding mammal found in the western hemisphere. The northern flying squirrel is distributed throughout the northern United States and Canada. Its smaller relative in the southern Appalachians is confined to the higher elevations. Scientists speculate that this species was marooned on the mountains by a warming climate and the retreat of the glaciers during the last Ice Age.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 54 Issue 2, Feb 1990, p22-27, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Flying squirrels

Record #:

8542

Author(s):

Miller, William C.

Abstract:

The flying squirrel is one of the state's most secretive and elusive mammals. Because they come out only at night, they are difficult to observe and study. They do not actually fly, but glide, using a flap of skin that runs down their sides. Flying squirrels are well-equipped for their lives in the forest. Their eyes are disproportionately large and provide excellent vision in dim light or total darkness but poor vision in bright sunlight. Their ears are very sensitive and can detect the tiniest sounds. Cavities of old, dead trees provide homes; the animal is primarily a nut eater. This squirrel is not a game animal and should not be shot.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 34 Issue 6, June 1970, p19-21, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Flying squirrels

Record #:

9750

Author(s):

Earley, Lawrence S.

Abstract:

Earley discusses the flying squirrel and why it might be a threat to the endangered red-cockaded woodpecker.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 48 Issue 2, Feb 1984, p23-27, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Endangered species; Flying squirrels; Red-cockaded woodpecker