Flying Squirrel Distribution and Habitat Use at Mount Rushmore National Memorial

The northern flying squirrel (Glaucomys sabrinus) is a well-known yet rarely seen species. It isrenowned for its ability to glide long distances. However, little is known about thespecie’s status and ecology throughout much of its range due in large part to it being a non-gameanimal, an animal that is rarely viewed as a pest, and its nocturnal behavior.