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Sugar Glider
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Welcome to the Sugar Glider Quiz, where you can test your knowledge and learn more about one of the most adorable marsupials! Sugar Gliders are known for their gliding abilities and are able to glide lengths of almost 150 feet. When they are angry, they make a chattering noise that resembles the sounds of a small dog yapping.
Take the quiz to test your knowledge of Sugar Gliders to see if you believe you know everything there is to know about them or if you simply want to learn more about these tiny mammals!
Quiz Questions
- What is the scientific name for the sugar glider?
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- Petaurus norfolcensis
- Petaurus breviceps
- Petaurus australis
- Petaurus gracilis
- What is the average size of a sugar glider?
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- 5-8 inches
- 10-12 inches
- 2-5 inches
- 8-10 inches
- What is the average weight of a sugar glider?
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- 10-40 grams
- 40-80 grams
- 80-130 grams
- 120-160 grams
- What is the lifespan of a sugar glider in captivity?
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- 8-10 years
- 4-6 years
- 10-12 years
- 6-8 years
- What is the natural habitat of sugar gliders?
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- Mountains
- Grasslands
- Deserts
- Rainforests
- What is the diet of sugar gliders?
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- Insects and small animals
- Fruits and vegetables
- All of the above
- Nectar and pollen
- What is the purpose of the membrane on a sugar glider's body?
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- To protect them from predators
- To keep them warm
- To help them swim
- To help them glide through the air
- What is the gestation period of a sugar glider?
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- 25-30 days
- 15-17 days
- 15-20 days
- 20-25 days
- What is the name for a group of sugar gliders?
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- Gang
- Glide
- Pack
- Colony
- What is the scientific name for the sugar glider's family?
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- Petauridae
- Macropodidae
- Phalangeridae
- Dasyuridae
- What is the average body temperature of a sugar glider?
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- 104-107u00b0F
- 95-98u00b0F
- 98-101u00b0F
- 101-104u00b0F
- What is the average heart rate of a sugar glider?
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- 50-100 beats per minute
- 200-300 beats per minute
- 100-200 beats per minute
- 250-300 beats per minute
- What is the scientific name for the sugar glider's infraclass?
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- Rodentia
- Carnivora
- Marsupialia
- Primates
- What is the scientific name for the sugar glider's phylum?
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- Chordata
- Annelida
- Mollusca
- Arthropoda
- What is the average length of a sugar glider's tail?
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- 4-6 inches
- 8-10 inches
- 6-9 inches
- 2-4 inches
- What is the name for a baby sugar glider?
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- Pup
- Kitten
- Joey
- Cub
Types Of Sugar Gliders
This marsupial belongs to the genus Petaurus in the order Diprotodontia. While this tiny mammal was once classified as a single species, current research has indicated that there are actually three distinct species as well as an additional seven different subspecies that can be found throughout Australia and the Indonesian islands, such as Papua New Guinea and Indonesea. These three distinct species are:
The seven subspecies are:
Interesting Sugar Glider Facts
Sugar gliders are known for their small size, their ability to glide long distances, and their adorable appearance. They are very social and also like to cuddle which is why they prefer to live in large groups and generally being alone is not an ideal situation unless you are a Greater Glider. Read on for more interesting facts.
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Melissa Bauernfeind was born in NYC and got her degree in Journalism from Boston University. She lived in San Diego for 10 years and is now back in NYC. She loves adventure and traveling the world with her husband but always misses her favorite little man, "P", half Chihuahua/half Jack Russell, all trouble. She got dive-certified so she could dive with the Great White Sharks someday and is hoping to swim with the Orcas as well.
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