The greenhouse effect. The exchange of incoming and outgoing radiation that warms the Earth is often referred to as the greenhouse effect because a greenhouse works in much the same way. Incoming UV radiation easily passes through the glass walls of a greenhouse and is absorbed by the plants and hard surfaces inside.
Southern flying squirrels are adorable pet rodents that have the unique ability to glide through the air, just like sugar gliders. They can be found wild in the United States and can make a good pet for the right person. Names: Glaucomys volans, Southern flying squirrel, Assapan. Expected Lifespan: 10-12 years
They do not really fly. They glide. They steer by adjusting the tautness of the patagium (furry membrane), and use their tail as a stabilizer and to brake before landing. They can glide 80-150 feet. They may store up to 15,000 nuts in a season. Flying Squirrels are the only nocturnal tree squirrel, and are the smallest of all squirrels. They have been kept as pets since the Colonial era. They are very social and require a significant commitment of time from their owners.