New study shows greater gliders glide far shorter distances than once claimed
New measurements of 41 glides show greater gliders average about 19 meters of glide distance, with the longest just under 50 meters, well below the 100 meters cited in an old study. Researchers note the canopy-dependent movement means habitat loss and gaps in forests could hinder travel, and that past higher-distance claims may have involved a different species (yellow-bellied glider).