The flying squirrels habitat will change because of global warming and human civilization taking control of the east coast of the United States. This will cause the flying squirrel to change its habitat into the edge of the ocean. Since human population is increasing, more land is being taken, including the forest.
Many changes occur during this event. For instance, the tail of the animal will loose its shape in the tail and change into a more a flat, beaver tail shape. What will also happen is the fingers of the animal will develop webs in between each finger just below the claw. The wingspan will also decrease, changing from the foot to the waist, making a triangle shape. Its legs will also become shorter by a few inches, the hind legs will also be able to go further back so it can be more aerodynamic in the water. The mammal's spine will become more straight at the neck as well as for more dynamics. Lastly, the flying squirrel will be able to hold its breath longer so it can dive for food easier.
Years later, human kind found a way to completely cut off of fossil fuels and try to save the remaining flying squirrels that have not yet evolved to the environmental changes. The new flying squirrels unfortunately mate with the old kind of flying squirrels, so it's a completely new species called the sea squirrel.
Many changes occur during this event. For instance, the tail of the animal will loose its shape in the tail and change into a more a flat, beaver tail shape. What will also happen is the fingers of the animal will develop webs in between each finger just below the claw. The wingspan will also decrease, changing from the foot to the waist, making a triangle shape. Its legs will also become shorter by a few inches, the hind legs will also be able to go further back so it can be more aerodynamic in the water. The mammal's spine will become more straight at the neck as well as for more dynamics. Lastly, the flying squirrel will be able to hold its breath longer so it can dive for food easier.
Years later, human kind found a way to completely cut off of fossil fuels and try to save the remaining flying squirrels that have not yet evolved to the environmental changes. The new flying squirrels unfortunately mate with the old kind of flying squirrels, so it's a completely new species called the sea squirrel.
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