Petaurus breviceps, commonly known as the sugar glider, is a small, nocturnal marsupial native to Australia and New Guinea. It possesses a gliding membrane, allowing it to glide between trees. Sugar gliders are social creatures, living in groups and communicating with a series of chirps and barks. They primarily feed on nectar, fruit, and insects.

Petaurus breviceps, commonly known as the sugar glider, is native to the eastern and northern parts of Australia, including Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia. They are also found in parts of New Guinea and some surrounding islands.

The sugar glider inhabits a variety of forested environments, such as tropical and temperate rainforests, eucalyptus forests, and savanna woodlands. These areas typically have a warm climate with moderate to high humidity, and the presence of tall trees that provide both food sources and nesting opportunities.

Sugar gliders are arboreal and nocturnal marsupials that occupy the canopy layer of forests. Their ecological niche involves gliding between trees to forage for food, which primarily consists of tree sap, nectar, insects, and small vertebrates. This behavior allows them to efficiently exploit food resources scattered across large areas while avoiding ground predators.