Its northern counterpart nests ... whose fungal spores then spread through the critters' droppings and help trees and plants grow, she said. Flying squirrels own the night. They dial into their ...

Apart from these differences, and larger size, the northern flying squirrel resembles the southern. Adults are 250-298 mm (10-11.7 in) in total length, and weigh 75-125 g (2.6-4.4 oz). The range is ...