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           Sugar Glider






           Marsupials – those mammals that carry their undeveloped young in pouches –

           have been surprising scientists since the 1700s. Including kangaroos and koalas,
           marsupials each have their share of curious characteristics, but sugar gliders can
           even take to the air!




























           Mouth
           Sharp incisor teeth enable
           sugar gliders to gouge holes in
           tree bark.They then lap up the
           sugary sap.





















           Feet
           Opposable thumbs and four
           long fingers on both hands and
           feet give sugar gliders an
           excellent grip when climbing.








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