Turns Out, These Adorable Australian Greater Gliders That Can Glide Up To 100 Meters Are Actually 3 Different Species

Recently, while analyzing the genetic makeup of the greater glider, an incredibly adorable nocturnal animal native to Australia. Australian scientists discovered that this creature is actually three different species. Apparently, the animal was not recognized as separate species for 228 years. The greater glider is a possum-sized marsupial that can glide up to 100 meters.