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Are sugar gliders the only type of gliders?

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No: There are actually six different species of glider found in Australia. They include:

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Are sugar gliders a type of cat?
No. Sugar gliders are marsupials. They are not remotely related to cats, which are placental mammals.
What type of animal is sugar glider?
The sugar glider, along with other gliders, is a member of the possum family. It is by no means related to the opossum.
Are sugar gliders a type of monkey?
No, and they are not related in any way. Sugar gliders are marsupials, of the possum family (which are not the same as opossums). Monkeys are placental mammals, and primates.
What type of animal is a sugar glider?
A sugar glider is a marsupial. It is a member of the possum family (not opossums, which are quite different).
What type of genus is a sugar gliders?
The genus of a sugar glider is Petaurus.