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
Why are flying squirrels called flying squirrels? This is because they can glide through the air as a means of moving  from location to another and so it would be natural to ascribe to  them this characteristic of 'flying'.â¦    Flying squirrels' origins go back 33 to 55 million years. How they  came upon their name isn't clear, but the anatomy of this animal  gives it the ability to soar.