Reproduction
Breeding occurs in spring in the south, but throughout the year in the Queensland in the north. Sexual maturity for the glider is around two years of age when the glider will then pair up with another glider, usually in a monogamous relationship and mate August to December. The offspring are normally born between May and September. They then stay in the marsupium for about 100 days. The young are then left in the den for 2–3 months before they are weaned from the mother and go off on their own. While in the dens both parents will care for the offspring.
The dens are made in Eucalyptus grandis trees and are lined with leaves. Their total life expectancy is about six years.
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