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Southern flying squirrels are becoming more common in southern and central New Hampshire, though If you encounter one, you will most likely just see its silhouette. (WIKIPEDIA PHOTO)

By Matt Maloney

There is a common mammal that lives in our trees that usually passes its years away undetected by humans. It may live right in your yard and yet you would have no idea of its presence. On a night walk through a moonlit path in the forest, it may betray your presence to others of its tribe, but often we walk undisturbed and unaware under its tree. I’m talking about the ubiquitous northern flying squirrel (Glaucomys sabrinus), the glider of the night.

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