Feather tail glider joeys are left in a communal nest by their mothers, who share the burden of caring for them.

Feather tail gliders are carried around Taronga Zoo in a purpose built briefcase!

The feather tail glider joey winks for the camera. His feet have large serrated pads on each toe.

The feather tail glider is most active at night and rarely descends from the treetops. On the ground floor it is vulnerable to predators.

The feather tail glider has a membrane between its elbows and knees that allow it to glide distances up to 25 metres.

The feather-tail glider has large eyes to allow for nocturnal binocular vision, an important feature when gliding and climbing well above the ground.

The feather-tail glider is named for the hairs that grow horizontally from its tail, like feathers.

These feather-tail glider joeys are only a few cms smaller than they will be at their full adult size. Adult feather tail gliders on average weigh only 10-14g.