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Specifically in gliding mammals, there are 3 types of gliding paths respectively: S glide, J glide, and "straight-shaped" glides where species either gain altitude post-launch then descend, rapidly decrease height before gliding, or maintain a constant angled descent. [10] During gliding, lift plays an increased role.
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The feathertail glider (Acrobates pygmaeus), also known as the pygmy gliding possum, pygmy glider, pygmy phalanger, flying phalanger and flying mouse, [3] is a species of marsupial native to eastern Australia. It is the world's smallest gliding mammal and is named for its long feather-shaped tail.
Although other Paleogene mammals have been interpreted as related to dermopterans, the evidence for this association is uncertain and many of the fossils are no longer interpreted as being gliding mammals. [21] At present, the fossil record of definitive dermopterans is limited to two species of the Eocene and Oligocene cynocephalid genus ...
The animal launches itself from a tree, spreading its limbs to expose the gliding membranes. This creates an aerofoil enabling it to glide 50 metres (55 yards) or more. [ 28 ] For every 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) travelled horizontally when gliding, it falls 1 m (3 ft 3 in). [ 26 ]
This is the largest species of Petauroides and one of the world's largest gliding mammals, growing to the size of a house cat. [8] Its body spans 35–46 cm (14–18 in). Its furry tail reaches up to 60 cm (24 in) long, [4] but is not prehensile. The gliding membrane stretches from the forearm to the tibia. [10]
This species is intermediate in size between P. volans and P. minor.It is similar to P. minor in body length, and similar to P. volans in ear length and width. It can be distinguished from the other two species by its brownish-silver pelage, with a dark brown face, legs, and tail, and a cream underside.
The greater gliders are three species of large gliding marsupials in the genus Petauroides, all of which are found in eastern Australia.Until 2020 they were considered to be one species, Petauroides volans.