Colugos (/ kəˈluːɡoʊ / [2][3]), flying lemurs, or cobegos (/ kəˈbiːɡoʊ / [4]), are arboreal gliding euarchontogliran mammals that are native to Southeast Asia. Their closest evolutionary relatives are …

Flying lemur, either of the two species of primitive gliding mammals classified in the family Cynocephalidae and found only in Southeast Asia and on some of the Philippine Islands.

Jul 19, 2025 · Why it's awesome: Colugos are commonly called "flying lemurs," but the name is misleading. These nocturnal mammals look somewhat like lemurs, with small, furry faces that are …

Oct 3, 2024 · Although the two species are commonly referred to as flying lemurs, they are neither true lemurs nor are they capable of flying. Their webbed fingers and toes make them highly efficient …

May 27, 2024 · A flying lemur, also known as a colugo, is a gliding mammal with webbed feet and a membrane that stretches between its limbs allowing it to glide through the air.

Colugos are the closest living relative to primates – the group that includes lemurs, as well as monkeys and humans. “Evidence shows that they’re a sister group to primates. They had a common ancestor …

Despite its common name, the Flying Lemur is neither a lemur nor does it truly fly. Instead, it glides through the forests of Southeast Asia with a grace and efficiency that is unmatched in the animal …

Colugo look like crosses between a bat and flying squirrel. They are sometimes called "flying lemurs" but they are not lemurs, and they do not fly. They are arboreal, nocturnal, leaf-eating, gliding mammals …

The flying lemur, or colugo, is a tree-dwelling gliding mammal found in South East Asia. While they are known as flying lemurs, they are not actually lemurs, and they also can’t fly, but instead glide.

Also known colloquially as the “flying lemur,” though it is neither a lemur nor capable of true flight, the colugo is an evolutionary marvel that has captivated scientists and nature enthusiasts alike.