Anatomy

Male versus Female Genitalia

Forked Penis-Extracted

Lower, Front Teeth

The lower gums actually retract from around the teeth allowing for the glider to bite into the bark of trees.

Patagium (wings)

Partial Prehensile Tail

Prehensile means able to carry or hold weight. Partial meaning that it can hold some lighter things, but not their own body weight. The sugar glider's cousin the opossum has a completely prehensile tail that they hang from. Gliders primarily use theirs for balance.

Back Feet with Fused Toes

The fused toes are used as combs for grooming.