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Sunda Flying Lemur — printable fact sheet
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Sunda Flying Lemur
Galeopterus variegatus
The Sunda Flying Lemur, also known as the Malayan Colugo, is a gliding mammal native to Southeast Asia. Despite its name, it is neither a true lemur nor capable of powered flight; instead, it uses a large membrane stretching between its limbs and tail to glide gracefully between…
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- Despite their name, Sunda Flying Lemurs are not lemurs nor do they truly fly; they belong to their own unique order, Dermoptera.
- Sunda Flying Lemurs can glide over 100 meters in a single leap, steering with their tail and limbs. They have specialized comb-like teeth for scraping soft plant material. Their gliding membrane, called a patagium, is one of the most extensive among mammals.
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