Sunda Colugo (Galeopterus variegatus) - 20240318-16

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The Sunda flying lemur (Galeopterus variegatus), also called Malayan flying lemur and Malayan colugo is the sole colugo species of the genus Galeopterus. It is native to Southeast Asia from southern Myanmar, Thailand, southern Vietnam, Malaysia to Singapore and Indonesia and listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Although it is called "flying lemur", it cannot fly but glides among trees and is strictly arboreal. It is active at night, and feeds on soft plant parts such as young leaves, shoots, flowers, and fruits. It is a forest-dependent species.

The Sunda flying lemur is protected by national legislation. The Sunda flying lemurs are often hunted by local people with spears or other lethal equipment for various reasons such as food and fur. Habitat loss is known to occur intermittently, particularly in developing countries such as Malaysia.  (Wikipedia)
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We were amazed to see this unusual animal just clinging to the side of the tree.  In the dappled light of the forest it just disappeared into the tree.  It is surprisingly big - 13-17 inches long - and can weigh almost three pounds.  A very cool find.

Hindhede Nature Park, Singapore.  March 2024.
Birding Singapore.
   

Taken in: Singapore / Bukit Timah Estate (show map)

Taken on: March 18, 2024

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Canon RF 100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM

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Camera: Canon EOS R6, f/11.0, 1/800 sec, 200mm, ISO 20000 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Canon EOS R6
Lens:	RF100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM
Aperture:	f/11.0
Exposure Time:	0.001 sec (1/800)
Focal Length:	200mm
ISO:	20000
Exposure Bias:	0 EV
Flash:	No Flash
Exposure Program:	Manual
Exposure Mode:	Manual
Metering Mode:	Multi-segment
White Balance:	Manual
Color Space:	Uncalibrated
Software:	Adobe Photoshop 2024 Macintosh
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