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
Interesting Facts: 1  They do not really fly. 2  They may store up to 15,000 nuts in a season. 3  Flying Squirrels are the only nocturnal tree squirrel, and are the smallest of all squirrels. 4  They have been kept as pets since the Colonial era. 5  Northern Flying Squirrels make a low, soft chirp, and cluck when distressed. There has never been a report of flying squirrels having rabies. They can get typhus, but this is only rarely passed to humans. They can get lice, fleas, mites and parasites. Identification: Small (about 8-12 inches long), large bulging eyes, flattened tail, whitish underneath. Furry membrane between front and rear legs. Males and females look alike.