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Found in the lush forests of Southeast Asia, these fascinating creatures can glide up to 150 meters between trees thanks to their large flaps of skin. They're primarily nocturnal, feasting on leaves, fruits, and flowers.

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[–] Cris_Color@lemmy.world 19 points 2 weeks ago

That is one of the strangest looking creatures I've ever seen in my entire life. I love him.

[–] Hotspur@lemmy.ml 7 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Have never heard of these before, they are amazing looking. Thanks for expanding my world a little bit today!

[–] toynbee@lemmy.world 1 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

You've never heard of a pretzel before?

[–] Hotspur@lemmy.ml 1 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Sweet is that what colugo means? If so, it’s a well-applied name for that (lemur? Squirrel?). I’m guessing they’re another weirdo nocturnal primate-ish thing like the tarsiers?

[–] toynbee@lemmy.world 1 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I'm sorry, I know nothing about this critter. I was just trying to make a funny comment about the way it was contorted. Hopefully, my comment will make you at least smirk and someone with applicable knowledge will be able to answer your questions.

[–] Hotspur@lemmy.ml 2 points 2 weeks ago

You were successful, I definitely smirked ;)

[–] Iamsqueegee@sh.itjust.works 5 points 2 weeks ago (3 children)

No tail! They just end in butt.

[–] Hotspur@lemmy.ml 4 points 2 weeks ago

I was thinking that also, but perhaps it has it coiled back in between its legs?

[–] abfarid@startrek.website 2 points 2 weeks ago

Your mom ends in butt.

[–] ickplant@lemmy.world 1 points 2 weeks ago

That’s the best phrasing.

[–] simplejack@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago

large flaps of skin