Facts about Colugo Gliding Technique
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Webbing on a colugo extends between all four limbs and even between the fingers, giving it one of the most complete patagia of any gliding mammal.
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A colugo's glide is remarkably efficient, losing relatively little altitude over horizontal distance, making it one of the most effective gliders among all mammals.
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Colugos are considered the closest living relatives of primates, and studying their gliding technique offers insights into early primate locomotion evolution.
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During a colugo glide, the animal steers and controls its trajectory by adjusting the tension and shape of its patagium using limb movements.
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The colugo gliding technique relies on a large patagium that stretches from the neck to the tail, enabling glides of over 100 meters between trees.