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The Colugo: Strangest Gliding Mammal
Discusses the colugo, a nocturnal gliding mammal native to Southeast Asia that is often misidentified as a flying lemur, though it is not a lemur nor capable of powered flight. It explains that colugos use a large patagium—a membrane stretching between their limbs and tail—to glide efficiently between trees. The two known species, the Philippine and Sunda colugos, are described as highly adapted for life in the forest canopy, featuring strong claws for climbing, comb-like teeth for grooming and eating, and a pseudo-pouch in which mothers carry their young. The text also notes that despite being classified as of least concern, colugos face increasing pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation, with conservation measures such as artificial gliding posts being introduced to aid their survival.
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By Wild WondersDiscusses the colugo, a nocturnal gliding mammal native to Southeast Asia that is often misidentified as a flying lemur, though it is not a lemur nor capable of powered flight. It explains that colugos use a large patagium—a membrane stretching between their limbs and tail—to glide efficiently between trees. The two known species, the Philippine and Sunda colugos, are described as highly adapted for life in the forest canopy, featuring strong claws for climbing, comb-like teeth for grooming and eating, and a pseudo-pouch in which mothers carry their young. The text also notes that despite being classified as of least concern, colugos face increasing pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation, with conservation measures such as artificial gliding posts being introduced to aid their survival.
You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms:
https://linktr.ee/wild_wonders1
Produced by:
https://www.podcaistudio.com/
You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms:
https://linktr.ee/wild_wonders1
Produced by:
https://www.podcaistudio.com/