'Sensitive little guys': The problem with the greater glider's not-so-great glide
Researchers found the southern greater glider glides an average of only 19.1 meters, less than half of previous estimates. This reduced glide distance increases the species' risk of isolation and extinction, especially following an 80 percent population decline after the Black Summer bushfires. Habitat loss and climate change further threaten these delicate creatures' survival.
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Published 15 Jul 2026, 19:44 UTC · Updated 15 Jul 2026, 19:50 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: SBS News – Australia. Editorial policy · Corrections
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