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This small order contains the two species of Flying Lemurs, commonly known as Colugos. They are very unusual small mammals found through out southeast Asia, and are totally arboreal and mostly nocturnal. They possess a very well-developed gliding membrane that attaches at the neck and extends the length of the body. It allows the animal to glide to a distance of 100 meters or more to escape from predators.

Although once considered members of the order Insctivora, Flying Lemurs are, in reality, strict vegetarians. Their diet consists of fruits, leaves, and flowers.

Their skulls are unique among mammals showing many primitive characteristics. The lower incisors are specialized comb-like teeth with up to 20 prongs per tooth. These oddly adapted incisors are believed to be used for grooming.

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Larger View Lower Jaw	Malayan Flying Lemur - Colugo Skull Natural Bone Galeopterus variegates Flying lemurs, also named by the Malaysian word "colugo", are not true lemurs. Flying lemurs were originally named for their comb-like lower incisors used for grooming. The two species of flying lemur represent a distinct order called Dermoptera. This order is a rare find in most collections. Skulls Unlimited has a very limited number of skulls and full skeletons of this species available. Average Skull Length: 2.9" (7.4 cm) Catalog #: WSM-050-A Skull A Quality: $275.00 Catalog #: WSM-050-B Skull B Quality: $249.00

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Larger View	Malayan Flying Lemur - Colugo Skeleton Natural Bone Galeopterus variegates Complete disarticulated skeleton. Skeleton: WSK-050 Disarticulated: $849.00

Philippines Flying Lemur Family: Cynocephalidaee Cynocephalus volans Skull Length: 7cm / 2.8" Origin: Philippines Herbivore I 2 3 C 1 1 P 2 2 M 3 3 x 2 =34 WBC-049 Skull Bone Clones® Replica Museum Quality: $88.00 WSC-049-A Skeleton Bone Clones® Replica Museum Quality: $575.00

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Malayan Flying Lemur Family: Cynocephalidaee Cynocephalus variegatus Skull Length: 7cm / 2.8" Origin: Southeast Asia Herbivore I 2 3 C 1 1 P 2 2 M 3 3 x 2 =34 WTQ-59 Replica Teaching Quality: $69.00

WTQ-59 Replica - Museum Quality

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