Flying Lemur (Noun)
Meaning
Arboreal nocturnal mammal of southeast Asia and the Philippines resembling a lemur and having a fold of skin on each side from neck to tail that is used for long gliding leaps.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The flying lemur is the only member of the order Dermoptera, which is found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia and the Philippines.
- Despite its name, the flying lemur is actually a type of gliding mammal that uses its skin flaps to cover long distances.
- Conservation efforts are underway to protect the three species of flying lemur, which are threatened by habitat loss and hunting.
- Flying lemurs spend most of their time in trees, using their powerful limbs to climb and navigate through the forest canopy.
- In reality, flying lemurs are not true lemurs nor true fliers but are one of the more fascinating adaptations in the animal kingdom