Flying squirrels can find food fast in winter and short flights help them avoid owls.
Gliding allows flying squirrels to find scarce food fast, even in the depths of a North American winter. The longest limbs in the squirrel world make their wings as large as possible. But flights are kept short and fast to help the squirrel avoid a major predator - the Great Horned Owl.
AIR DATE 6/29/16
Explore the wonder and science of one of nature’s greatest innovations – the power of flight. Cutting-edge camera technology and computer-generated graphics help explain airborne animals’ remarkable powers and how they work.
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