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How the Flying Squirrel Soars

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How the Flying Squirrel Soars Nature

Premiered November 14, 2018
How the Flying Squirrel Soars

See how this magical little creature is perfectly designed to soar through the air.

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At NATURE, we celebrate the season with squirrels!
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The Nutcracker (NATURE style!)

A professor takes inspiration from squirrel movement and acrobatics for robotic technology
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Squirrel-Inspired Robots

The squirrel family - from chipmunks to prairie dogs - is one of the most widespread.
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A Squirrel's Guide to Success

Watch as two chipmunks battle over a winter stash of nuts.
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Chipmunk Showdown

See how this magical little creature is perfectly designed to soar through the air.
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How the Flying Squirrel Soars

Squirrel intelligence and adaptability get put to the test in this obstacle course.
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Squirrel Obstacle Course

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