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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 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month ago (1 children)

You've never heard of a pretzel before?

[–] Hotspur@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month ago

You were successful, I definitely smirked ;)

[–] Iamsqueegee@sh.itjust.works 5 points 1 month ago (3 children)

No tail! They just end in butt.

[–] Hotspur@lemmy.ml 4 points 1 month ago

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

[–] abfarid@startrek.website 2 points 1 month ago

Your mom ends in butt.

[–] ickplant@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago

That’s the best phrasing.

[–] simplejack@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago

large flaps of skin