Did you know New York is home to two species of flying squirrel—the southern (pictured below) and the northern? Although their ranges overlap, southern flying squirrels live primarily south of the Mohawk River Valley, while northern flying squirrels are more often found in the northern part of New York. Another fun fact: flying squirrels do not actually fly; rather, they glide using a membrane created by a fold of skin. Take a look at an informative "Squirrels of New York" New York State Conserv

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