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28 Δεκ 2016 · Wintertime in a remote Montana forest heralds the arrival of mating season for the flying squirrel—and one of nature’s most spectacular air shows.
20 Νοε 2019 · February marks the start of the northern flying squirrel’s mating season in Montana. On a typical night during this period, each female will be escorted through the forest by a squabbling squadron of ardent males.
7 Οκτ 2024 · Flying squirrels exhibit intriguing social structures that are often more complex than they initially appear. While they are typically solitary, their interactions during certain periods, such as mating season, reveal a more nuanced social dynamic.
During squirrel breeding season, male squirrels perform mating rituals. These include competing, chasing, and mating dances. Once the female has decided to accept a mate, she allows him to mount her and copulation occurs. The mating ritual of squirrels can include males competing with other males.
The mating season begins late March and early April. It is common for the male to be driven off by their mate before their young are born since the female northern flying squirrel is territorial, whereas the male is not (Mammath and Mulheisen, 1996).
Breeding between male and female southern flying squirrels occurs biannually, with peaks from February to March (spring breeding season) and May through July (summer breeding season).
In the Pacific Northwest, Northern Flying Squirrels breed once a year in May or June. Longevity: Probably about six years in the wild, 10-15 years in captivity. Mating usually at 12 mos. (as young as 9 mos.) Sub-adults are preyed on by arboreal snakes, nocturnal owls, raccoons, martens, fishers, coyotes and house cats. References and More ...
