Study finds greater gliders travel shorter distances than previously believed

Australian researchers measured the first empirical data on greater gliders' aerial distance, finding they glide an average of 19 metres rather than the previously estimated 100 metres.

First covered Jul 15, 2026 · 8:01 AM PT · 1 article

Study finds greater gliders travel shorter distances than previously believed — Image via theguardian.com

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Appeared in: 2026-07-16 (#15)

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