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Wednesday, December 8, 2010

In addition to scent gland communications (Sugar gliders say hello to each other by rubbing their scent glands on each other) their are other communications that go on between Sugar gliders through a series of vocalizations.

Barking: Short muted barks that sound more like a small dog barking in the distance help them keep tabs on one another's location.

Sneezing: When members of the same group disagree (more often than not over food), they make a sneezing sound which indicates "go away ... I saw it first".

Hissing: Dependant (young) Sugar gliders will often make this low hissing sound. This sound is meant to communicate distress, and will bring other members of the group to his aid. Babies also make this sound when hungry.

Crabbing: By far their most extraordinary vocalization is the one Sugar gliders make in the nest when disturbed. The sound defies description, but sounds a little like the new years eve rattles that you crank. The noise is considerably loud and threatening considering it is coming from such a small animal. The noise is used to communicate displeasure or fear. Pet Sugar gliders will often make this sound when disturbed from sleep, but it will stop once the Sugar glider recognizes the scent from the person picking it up.

For more information on Sugar glider behaviors and care, visit the Educational Articles section of the following website - Sugar Glider Store.

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