Aerial Mammals

Aerial Mammals

1. Pedigree

   • all flying squirrels have a common ancestor

2. Relationship with humans

   • humans caused several bat species to go extinct
   • flying squirrels are not hunted

3. Ecology

   • bats exist in every habitat
     • they must eat a lot
   • omnivores
   • nocturnal animals

4. Anatomy

   • elongated digits
     • flexible finger bones
   • touch-sensitive receptors
   • patagium for gliding

5. Respiratory system

   • highly adapted
   • trachea, lungs, bronchi, bronchioli