Colugo

About

How colugo lives

Colugos glide between rainforest trees using a broad membrane stretched from neck to tail. Colugos are among the most capable gliding mammals, though they do not truly fly. Rainforest animals often use bright color, unusual calls, or specialized diets in crowded ecosystems.

Conservation

Status and habitat pressure

Stable populations still depend on habitat quality, food availability, and low human pressure. Protecting colugo also depends on keeping rainforest, forest habitats healthy and connected.

Common species still depend on habitat quality, clean water, food webs, and low disturbance.

Quick Facts

Things to notice

• Colugos are among the most capable gliding mammals, though they do not truly fly.
• Most mammals regulate body temperature internally, which helps them stay active across different climates.
• Rainforest animals often use bright color, unusual calls, or specialized diets in crowded ecosystems.
• Stable populations still depend on habitat quality, food availability, and low human pressure.