Sugar Glider? What are these cute critters?

Sugar Gliders while probably obvious, received their name from their love of foods which are sweet such as fruits and vegetables. The Glider part of their name originates from their ability to glide from tree to tree through the use of their gliding membrane. In the same context, their scientific name, Petaurus breviceps literally translates from Latin to “short-headed rope-dancer” which is a reference to their acrobatic acts done in the canopy. One might wonder, where did they originate from? Well, these little guys came from the rainforests of Australia and Indonesia.