sugar gliders.

Take a moment. Sit back. Relax. If only life were as simple as it is for these little guys. Round and round they go, seemingly without a care in the world. Unlike the classic hamster wheel motion, the sugar gliders take things to the next level, jumping and gliding to avoid being toppled over. These elegant "flying" creatures seem to having a great time! ...

kthypryn, Flickr "Is that a sugar glider in your pocket or are you just happy to see -- oh, it is a sugar glider? SO CUTE!" Share ...

Our friends at Daily Squee continue to unearth the most adorable animal pics you've ever seen. Here's one of our faves from last week. In the wild, Sugar Gliders love to eat tree gum and sap, nectar, and fruits. Apparently that's how they got their name. But they could eat nothing but worms and leaves and we'd still call them Sugar because they're so sweet. Just look at those big, adorable eyes! Even the adults are super adorable, but this little guy proves that -- as always -- the babies of the species take the cuteness levels to 11 (on a scale of one to ten). The more they're wee, the more we squee. ...

Flickr/Brent and MariLynn Sugar gliders, which aren't legal to own in all areas, are omnivorous animals that come from Australia, New Zealand and Indonesia. They do well when kept in pairs or groups, and some become very attached to their humans. They're playful and must have interaction; if left alone too long, sugar gliders can suffer serious depression that can actually lead to death, according to About.com. Sugar Glider Care: Sugar gliders are clean animals, though you'll need to clip their nails frequently. They must be fed a fairly precise diet and fresh fruit and proper nutrient ratios are key, About.com reports. Sugar gliders are nocturnal animals, so you'll need to keep them ...