Colugos (Galeopterus variegatus)
Local name: Kubong, kubung, kubung pelanduk, kujul
Description:
- Commonly known as a ‘flying lemur’ but the animal does not fly and it is not a lemur. In fact, it is more closely related to primates than marsupials
- Able to glide for long distances as it possesses a thin membrane that stretches all the way to the ends of its tail and each limb
- Fur colour varies from greenish-grey to reddish and yellowish orange
- Excretes by flipping its tail backwards
- Infant clings tightly to its mother, similar to primates
Activity pattern: Nocturnal
Ecological function: Seed disperser
Level in food chain: Primary and secondary consumer
Feeding behaviour: Omnivore
Food items: Leaves and young shoots, fruits
Microhabitat: Found high up in trees and normally hides in tree holes in day time
