Carolina Northern Flying Squirrel

Carolina Northern Flying Squirrel

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Glaucomys sabrinus

Why Endangered?The Carolina northern flying squirrel is threatened by natural and human-related impacts. Human related impacts include habitat destruction and fragmentation or other alterations associated with the clearing of forests, introduced exotic pests, recreational and residential development, and pollution (heavy metals and acid rain).

The Carolina northern flying squirrel is found in the Southern Appalacians of the western edge of North Carolina

FACTS:The Carolina northern flying squirrel is a sub-species of the northern flying squirrel. They cannot actually fly, but glide in the air. They have large eyes to see at night because they are nocturnal. These herbivores also brown on their backs, but the color fades to white towards their bellies.

The Endangered Speices Act of 1973 (ESA) helps protect wildlife such as the Carolina northern flying squirrel. Although this act is in place, limiting human impact in North Carolina is really what would save this species from extinction.