797K views · 10K reactions | Happy Friday.  Meet Thumbelina, the Australian Reptile Park's new feathertail glider. These gliders are the world’s smallest marsupial, but that doesn't stop them from gliding up to 25 metres from tree to tree.   Read our comprehensive guide to Australia's adorable gliders here: https://bit.ly/3uVbVTt | Australian Geographic | Facebook

Check out some of the 13 Feathertail Glider joeys born at Taronga Zoo Sydney! These tiny marsupials are only 2-3 in. long as adults, but can glide 90 feet from tree to tree. Pics and full video at http://bit.ly/2shV9hX | ZooBorns

Did you know that the feathertail glider the smallest gliding mammal in the world, small enough that they can easily perch on a small pen! They also boast a remarkable tail which is flat with fringed hair and grows either side of the tail. Although this tail may look pretty cute, it actually plays an incredible role in allowing the gliders to steer and brake as they glide through trees! #forthewild #tarongatv | Taronga Zoo Sydney