Baby Flying Squirrel Takes Flight for the First Time | Mammals

Baby Flying Squirrel Takes Flight for the First Time | Mammals | BBC Earth

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2 ай бұрын

A Siberian squirrel mother feeds her babies to build their strength throughout the winter. But once Spring arrives, these youngsters must take to the skies themselves.
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@MsArctictraveller Ай бұрын

2:54 The way he disappears into the hole 😂

@xiaomipocox3pro701 Ай бұрын

It will try tomorrow 😂

@buzzyboo6673 Ай бұрын

Those upside down back legs sticking out! 😊❤

@starxhilmie Ай бұрын

Thats what she said

@beanhan4766 Ай бұрын

Omg… it was so cute isn’t it 😂😂😂

@shivajithakur7735 Ай бұрын

I will try this tonight

@Sunflowersarepretty Ай бұрын

Why are they so cute tho?? 😭😭😭 The thumbnail brought me here.

@mimosa27 Ай бұрын

Because we're human and find certain characteristics cute in other species. If we were alligators or komodo dragons, we wouldn't find them cute.

@papagrounds Ай бұрын

The Admins chose the cutest forms so that people wouldn't harm them while they're observing the Matrix.

@kaliopigreen6353 Ай бұрын

They’re Japanese

@mimosa27 Ай бұрын

@@papagrounds LOL what? Haha

@leaedt7614 Ай бұрын

@@mimosa27 We would. And appetising also.

@ipt4u Ай бұрын

David Attenborough will celebrate his 98th birthday in 6 days (May 8th). I find it incredible that he still delights us with such great documentaries and I wish him all the best and that he stays with us for a long time to come. Best wishes from Germany to all who read this! 🙂

@silvialopes9877 Ай бұрын

Obrigada 🙏

@chilguc1519 Ай бұрын

🙏

@hanniaedithmartinezadame794 Ай бұрын

I wish we all could age like him, with an intact mind.

@yahthykingdom Ай бұрын

HBD Sir 🙏

@TedParkman Ай бұрын

Amen there! This brings tears to your eyes, it's so beautiful!

@jayAAlves Ай бұрын

I feel you, other baby squirrel... I feel you

@blucat4 Ай бұрын

😄

@TheGrimStoic Ай бұрын

THIS should get an Oscar...the sound, the editing, the camerawork. The acting...It's like the squirrels were paid to follow a script! Top it off with David's proud as a dad emotive narration - perfection.

@littlehills739 Ай бұрын

sound is fake

@Judaspriest66624 Ай бұрын

Not to forget the animal’s cuteness !!

@eFMe-fk1xh Ай бұрын

Well, there is a script. Everything in documentaries (the "spectacular" ones, like BBC's) is edited to create stories that did not actually happen, with scenes taken from different situations or days, and then cut and pasted. They also add sounds.

@TheGrimStoic Ай бұрын

@@eFMe-fk1xh are you refuting my point or buttressing it, laddie?

@chilguc1519 Ай бұрын

Also narration

@jstewlly4747 Ай бұрын

"That's not flying, that's falling with style"

@unknownunknowns Ай бұрын

Toy Story

@peachk9174 Ай бұрын

2:07 utter cuteness😍 2:53 tiny tiny pink feet😭

@Keln02 Ай бұрын

BBC earth, and Sir Atenbourough, are national treasures

@lauramourad-user-vk7cx1rt4b Ай бұрын

🙏💗👍💗🙏

@larryg.9187 Ай бұрын

Yes, International Treasures 🌎 🌍

@abrantie Ай бұрын

No, world Treasure

@SOB98 Ай бұрын

You must really love BBC, huh?

@SunLightFawn Ай бұрын

and the cute flying squirrels. too!

@karansjet3823 Ай бұрын

IT'S SOOO FLUFFEEH

@EricSundquistKC Ай бұрын

I want a hug from one!

@shelleyhanson9793 Ай бұрын

I KNOW RIGHT! ❤😊😂

@shelleyhanson9793 Ай бұрын

@@EricSundquistKC I KNOW RIGHT! ❤😊❤

@theexerciseedit3147 Ай бұрын

Thanks Agnes! 🦄

@melissawiekharvey5037 Ай бұрын

He's a little flying throw blanket, I love him

@dougmackenzie5976 Ай бұрын

This wingsuit craze has gotten out of hand!! Even the squirrels are wearing them!

@affexxe Ай бұрын

These are the cutest animals on earth

@lisalaursen3684 Ай бұрын

Yes, they’re right up there with puppies and fawns. Too cute!

@jd_99 Ай бұрын

Let me introduce you to the Japanese Dwarf Flying Squirrel

@kathysenn7664 Ай бұрын

I'd say they rank up there with sloths and meerkats!!!. a flying squirrel afraid of heights-- makes me , as God's creature along with said squirrel, less concerned about my own fears and shortcomings. 🕊️n🤍 to self and others!! God is Good! PS self preservation is strong in actual and human squirrels.. direct quote from inside the tree 'sooo, you expect me to shimmy thru this small hole from which I'll get slivers.. then fly across to that tree over there which is most likely gonna knock the wind outta my sail.. Ima squirrel, notta idiot'

@Minarreal Ай бұрын

Bro, have you seen a fairy penguin? Or most penguin chicks, for that matter.

@kathysenn7664 Ай бұрын

@@Minarreal i googled-- they are CUTE!! have you seen one in person? there's a book about them by Tilda Kelly, called The Fairy Penguin-- it's wearing a turquoise and white sweater from neck to feet! it must be from a series cuz there's a paw with Baby Animal Friends on it on the front cover!

@suki757 Ай бұрын

I dont blame the little guy, I wouldn't want to leave that cozy nest either!

@Akisa37 Ай бұрын

Baby squirrel 1 : Woohoo ! Look at me, I'm flyiiiing ! Baby squirrel 2 : Nope.

@jasonhewitt1129 Ай бұрын

I have a group of these little guys at my cottage i have been feeding them for years and they even let you pet them! Soooo soft and fluffy highly recommend befriending ❤

@Mew335 Ай бұрын

Crying from cuteness overload watching this 😭

@mirola73 Ай бұрын

Mother nature is such a wonderful thing with each animal adapting to the environment they're in.

@kakhaval 6 күн бұрын

Darwinians say it is result of random evolution but we all see it is directed purposeful evolution.

@great_victory Ай бұрын

Sir David ❤

@RewdAwakening Ай бұрын

Is it ?

@sjain8111 Ай бұрын

@@RewdAwakening yes 🙌🏻

@atticusmcbuddy6283 Ай бұрын

Little beedy eyed ninjas gliding thru the trees. Incredibly deadly and silent.

@andyjay729 Ай бұрын

Assuming we humans allow them to survive, maybe they'll eventually develop powered flight. Bats and maybe even birds probably developed flight by first gliding.

@footfault1941 Ай бұрын

It's so beautiful as to hold the breath. A squirrel was just about to landing on treetrunk. Take a close look at her hair/fur on the back! An exquisite aerial maneuvering the camera captured. This is BBC.

@Muryxkitteh Ай бұрын

I love the (as-always-brilliant BBC Earth filming) moment at 1:00 minute in, where you can really clearly see that floofy tail waggling back and forth--just like the pendulum on one of those cat clocks. Tick! Tock! Tree! THWOCK

@iDaemonify Ай бұрын

Oh my goodness gracious that is so cute

@johnhelms8226 Ай бұрын

What an incredible short film. It makes the experience of the young Siberian flying squirrels universal.

@anandsharma7430 Ай бұрын

Isn't nature amazing! Whenever you think you're good at art or imagination or anything intellectually challenging, just watch a few videos on how surprising nature is, to be instantly humbled. From the stars, to the deep sea aliens, to such beauties as flying squirrels, nature has such a dazzling variety of beautiful creations. Breathtaking.

@farukomerkonca Ай бұрын

It's true. But what is more surprising is that you are attributing these beauties to inanimate nature when you can attribute them to a supernaturally powerful being.

@venicawood3894 Ай бұрын

So beautiful. So cute. I smiled through the entire clip.

@jirka96150 Ай бұрын

The scared little one when it entered the nest 2:50 had me laughing

@user-hr3tx6uu9o Ай бұрын

Me too!!😂

@Cerbera66 Ай бұрын

They have their own wingsuite 😊

@user-uu9up5tw1n Ай бұрын

ムササビちゃん、パッと見はリスっぽいのに、飛んでる姿を見ると忍者みたい😆 可愛い💕

@leegalen8383 Ай бұрын

Oh those eyes❤ .

@stevenvassalli2408 Ай бұрын

Used to see and watch such squirrels in St. Louis some 57 yrs ago. Haven't seen any sense we moved away from there. Used to also see stick insects or stick bugs back there. They were pretty cool.

@tengotnco5942 Ай бұрын

Sir David A. Is best story teller of nature❤🎉 Fly high cute squirrel🐿

@ganjaman59650 Ай бұрын

kudos for people that took the footage, amazing.

@user-um4nn2sj1l Ай бұрын

@janie7242 Ай бұрын

Innocent Big eye, Take your time, you will be ready to fly maybe tomorrow! 😊

@Wildicon19 Ай бұрын

These are fascinating Flying Squirrels! They are so adorable, but don't let their cuteness fool you, as they are resilient creatures!

@spotty67 Ай бұрын

Thank you BBC from Canada.

@angelicagaldos Ай бұрын

They are Way too gorgeous

@brocktoon8 Ай бұрын

Oh my goodness!!!!!! Bless these sweet souls forever!!!!!

@faustocardy5018 Ай бұрын

The voice of the narrator, the cute stories demonstrated through the video, the sound effects and music. Omg, it's looking adorable 🥰

@jonno27 Ай бұрын

Gliders are magical little creatures. There are several different types in Australia. If you hold one, or they run over you, they feel almost weightless.

@s-code-b Ай бұрын

This will not stop being pleasant. Come back when you need a break. 😁

@rosannocampo8848 Ай бұрын

This baby is so cute & amazing to see him fly

@Asha_Viczsarai Ай бұрын

🎂🎈Happy Birthday Mr Attenborough! 🎉🎁Thank you for many years of sharing the world's nature with us. I started watching your shows as a baby, with my dad. My love for nature comes from you both! Much Love, Ash. ❤

@wika1117 Ай бұрын

Flying squirrel is most definitely one of natures "why not" experiments 😂

@antonliakhovitch8306 Ай бұрын

Every single one of nature's experiments is a 'why not' experiment

@wika1117 Ай бұрын

@@antonliakhovitch8306 The way i look it is that most things are "purpose build" and have abilities that help in that purpose but does a squirrel really need ability to fly 😄

@akhilbs9625 23 күн бұрын

David Attenborough vocals with the classical background music . Pure bliss 🌸

@michaeliovine2462 4 күн бұрын

Flying squirrels are awesome and they are pretty sociable little fellers to love em

@Iamhere1804 Ай бұрын

Furry paraglider! ❤❤

@cherry-up29 Ай бұрын

Our nature is amazing🥹🫶🏼

@patriciatoomingtheplantpar2558 Ай бұрын

Those little legs tho😂😂

@wongilank Ай бұрын

That's some bold eye liners out there

@MrDrD34TH Ай бұрын

Nature is awesome ♥️ thanks for the great Footage 🙌

@ouch000u Ай бұрын

*Holy Qur'an* 35:13 يُولِجُ ٱلَّيْلَ فِى ٱلنَّهَارِ وَيُولِجُ ٱلنَّهَارَ فِى ٱلَّيْلِ وَسَخَّرَ ٱلشَّمْسَ وَٱلْقَمَرَ كُلٌّۭ يَجْرِى لِأَجَلٍۢ مُّسَمًّۭى ۚ ذَٰلِكُمُ ٱللَّهُ رَبُّكُمْ لَهُ ٱلْمُلْكُ ۚ وَٱلَّذِينَ تَدْعُونَ مِن دُونِهِۦ مَا يَمْلِكُونَ مِن قِطْمِيرٍ ١٣ He merges the night into the day and the day into the night, and has subjected the sun and the moon, each orbiting for an appointed term. That is Allah-your Lord! All authority belongs to Him. But those ˹idols˺ you invoke besides Him do not possess even the skin of a date stone.

@catherineursini7725 Ай бұрын

Those big beautiful eyes get me. They're just adorable! ❤️❤️🐿️🐿️

@alexgingras6639 Ай бұрын

THEY ARE SO CUUUUUUUUUTE 😍😍😍😍😍😍!!

@i_am_ergo Ай бұрын

The cinematography here is unbelievable. I was like, "No way they'll have a shot from inside the nest!" Well, lo and behold. Huge props to the crew that made this possible.

@roseyuen6916 Ай бұрын

It's so freaking adorable!!!

@kamintaku1793 Ай бұрын

Soooo cuteee

@lauramourad-user-vk7cx1rt4b Ай бұрын

Wonderful, fabulous!!! All animals are like heroes!!! Sweet and brave heroes!!! 💗🐿💗

@laalaa99stl Ай бұрын

Hey, Rocky! Watch me pull a rabbit outta my hat!

@samdumaquis2033 Ай бұрын

This is beautiful

@kierenmoore3236 Ай бұрын

Fact: Siberian Squirrels kill their prey using cuteness overload.

@TheGrimStoic Ай бұрын

Their prey is nuts, I say to that!

@pikiwiki Ай бұрын

is there anything cuter than this

@maryrosekent8223 Ай бұрын

I laughed through the entire clip-they’re just so dang adorable!

@lourdescqm7169 Ай бұрын

🎉🎉 ¡Feliz cumpleaños, Sir David Attenborough! ✨ 98 años y una mente lúcida es un privilegio. Su voz ha acompañado a muchas generaciones y hemos aprendido tanto. ❤

@TedParkman 25 күн бұрын

Brings a tear to my eye! Really beautiful!❤🙏

@doktafari Ай бұрын

I like the landing ❤

@cryptdog Ай бұрын

This video made my day ❤️

@containedhurricane Ай бұрын

So cute and adorable! They're like Disney's characters come to life

@WeeWeeJumbo Ай бұрын

‘but Mama, Mama, how will i gain altitude?’ ‘that’s the thing. you don’t!’

@KaritKtana Ай бұрын

2:53 - this image made my day 😂❤

@jamilhaider9278 Ай бұрын

Awesome work BBC 👏

@jerzybecik1120 Ай бұрын

Sir David Attenborough is 98 today! Best wishes to you Sir from Poland!

@user-vm1ws5tq9u 17 күн бұрын

Wow. Tree house and flying

@xiaomipocox3pro701 Ай бұрын

I WILL TRY TOMORROW 🤣🤣

@scottmcandrew9642 Ай бұрын

The heart shaped knot around the timid little guys tree hole was sure cute. He just needs him a moose 🫎 for a friend

@Sq7Arno Ай бұрын

The cuteness is pretty extreme.

@reddragon8 Ай бұрын

This video is EVERYTHING! The stunning camerawork and angles, the music, the epic cuteness, the comedy. What a masterpiece!

@ouch000u Ай бұрын

*Noble Qur'an* 35:13 يُولِجُ ٱلَّيْلَ فِى ٱلنَّهَارِ وَيُولِجُ ٱلنَّهَارَ فِى ٱلَّيْلِ وَسَخَّرَ ٱلشَّمْسَ وَٱلْقَمَرَ كُلٌّۭ يَجْرِى لِأَجَلٍۢ مُّسَمًّۭى ۚ ذَٰلِكُمُ ٱللَّهُ رَبُّكُمْ لَهُ ٱلْمُلْكُ ۚ وَٱلَّذِينَ تَدْعُونَ مِن دُونِهِۦ مَا يَمْلِكُونَ مِن قِطْمِيرٍ ١٣ He merges the night into the day and the day into the night, and has subjected the sun and the moon, each orbiting for an appointed term. That is Allah-your Lord! All authority belongs to Him. But those ˹idols˺ you invoke besides Him do not possess even the skin of a date stone.

@reddragon8 Ай бұрын

@@ouch000u lies!

@ouch000u Ай бұрын

@@reddragon8 *Holy Qur'an* 15:2 رُّبَمَا يَوَدُّ ٱلَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا۟ لَوْ كَانُوا۟ مُسْلِمِينَ ٢ Perhaps those who disbelieve will wish[1] that they had been Muslims. [1]On the Day of Judgement or at the time of death. 15:3 ذَرْهُمْ يَأْكُلُوا۟ وَيَتَمَتَّعُوا۟ وَيُلْهِهِمُ ٱلْأَمَلُ ۖ فَسَوْفَ يَعْلَمُونَ ٣ Let them eat and enjoy themselves and be diverted by [false] hope, for they are going to know. 15:4 وَمَآ أَهْلَكْنَا مِن قَرْيَةٍ إِلَّا وَلَهَا كِتَابٌۭ مَّعْلُومٌۭ ٤ And We did not destroy any city but that for it was a known decree.

@reddragon8 Ай бұрын

@@ouch000u More lies! Go scam someone else 😂😂

@reddragon8 Ай бұрын

@@ouch000u More lies!!

@sweetspirit8240 Ай бұрын

They're so cute.

@MazTheMeh16 Ай бұрын

Glad Attenborough is still with us His narration is so lovely. Like he's so amazed and wowed by our wonderous nature.

@EdZooHub-4U Ай бұрын

Absolutely magical! ✨ Watching this baby flying squirrel take its first flight is like witnessing a tiny miracle unfold before our eyes.

@VioletSkye19 Ай бұрын

I pity generations who will grow up without hearing David Attenborough’s voice narrating nature & everything else on Mother Earth, I don’t think anyone will ever begin to compete, & certainly not ever AI! Btw the fearful squirrel watching its sibling take its first flight, I could almost read its mind, “Wait! What? You want ME to do THAT?! Are you crazy?”

@NeeewDaSquirrelNuttz-yp4oo 29 күн бұрын

They are so cute!!! They are like little balls of fluff 🥹🥹🥹

@davedee6745 Ай бұрын

Something that can fly without having parts of itself fall off in mid flight...amazing!!!

@Olie109 Ай бұрын

Our world is so beautiful! 😻

@5555blanch Ай бұрын

It’s the cameraman the teams patience and if course Sir David Attenborough commentary he knows them so well Thankyou for bringing nature for the individuals of this universe ❤❤❤❤❤we love you Dear Sir and Avery Happy birthday to you God Bless with lots of love and Care ❤️🎂

@martinquinonez1935 Ай бұрын

Their fur is like a Polar blanket❤

@wallycustard1281 Ай бұрын

Incredible.

@tetsuoshima7385 Ай бұрын

What incredible bio-engineering, evolution etc.

@gloriareszler4196 Ай бұрын

We have these sweet squirrels in Ontario,, Canafa!🍁👏

@CeliaBordeaux Ай бұрын

LOL…that’s all right little one. I’m scared of flying too.❤❤❤❤

@olorin4317 Ай бұрын

Thank you, I needed a heavy dose of adorable.

Ай бұрын

Wingsuit masters from the day they were born😄

@I.amthatrealJuan Ай бұрын

That is so cute. And with this being presented by the legendary Sir Attenborough, is just *chef's kiss*.

@jojodelima1953 Ай бұрын

Love this nature documentaries

@mariemac5347 Ай бұрын

Fascinating ☺️ thank you ❤

@RandomGuy-zc6ko Ай бұрын

The thumbnail is just perfect 😂❤

@cshaw1967 Ай бұрын

So adorable 😍

@user-hs8pe2ob7z Ай бұрын

That's base jumping at its finest! No chute whatsoever!!

@CrystalShannon713 Ай бұрын

Oh my gosh how adorable, beautifully filmed and edited too

@lulabloom4636 Ай бұрын

lol! Flying blankets, squirrel milk...so tickled by this

@mariangelacanzi1441 Ай бұрын

This is a very interesting and gripping documentary. David Attenborough is just great! I have learnt so much from him and am still eager to!