<p><br> A flying squirrel munches a meal on terra firma. These squirrels actually glide rather than fly, using the two long flaps of skin on their sides to catch the wind.</p>

Flying Squirrel


A flying squirrel munches a meal on terra firma. These squirrels actually glide rather than fly, using the two long flaps of skin on their sides to catch the wind.

Photograph by Hope Ryden

Squirrels

See squirrel pictures in this photo gallery from National Geographic.

Published November 18, 2009

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