mahogany glider

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What does mahogany glider mean?

An endangered gliding possum (Petaurus gracilis), native to a small region of coastal Queensland in Australia.

Where does mahogany glider come from?

From its mahogany-brown belly and the similar colour of its patagium, or gliding membrane.

How to pronounce mahogany glider

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