Phillipine Flying Lemur

Cynocephalus volans

Where is it found?

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Tropical rainforest

Diet and foraging method

They pick leaves by using their large tongue and specialized lower incisors.

Key adaptations

They possess a gliding membrane, called a patagium, that they use to glide through the trees. They have a shaded, mottled colour of fur to help them blend in to their surroundings of tree bark. Phillipine flying lemurs have large eyes to help them see when flying in the dark, as they are nocturnal. And strong, sharp claws to help anchor themselves to tree trunks.

Social organisation

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Solitary

Did you know that...?

Their best form of locomotion is gliding, as when on the ground, they cannot stand upright, and when climbing trees are very slow, using only lingering hops.

Taxonomy

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