Yellow Bellied Glider (Petaurus australis)

Identification:

Grey above, cream to orange below. Large bare ears. Gliding membrane extends from wrist to ankle. A long fluffy prehensile tail.

Weight:

450-700grams.

Habitat:

Dry and wet, mature sclerophyll forests and woodlands, where a variety of trees provide blossoms through the year.

Nest Type:

Tree hollows
 

 

Biology:

Noctural, arboreal, very territorial and aggressive to intruders. Most vocal of all the possums. Lives in small family groups. Sexually mature at two years of age. Female has divided pouch. One young is produced. Pouch life is about 100 days. Young remains in nest for a further 60 days.

Native Diet:

Sap of certain eucalypts species (main part of diet), pollen, nectar, insects, honeydew

Predators:

Loss of habitat is causing serious problems for the Yellow-bellied Glider.