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Flying LemursFamily:Cynocephalidae

Baby with Mother.
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Flying LemurFamily:Cynocephalidae


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1 Family, 2 Species
Flying lemurs
Asia
Gliding membrane extends from neck to tail, comb–like lower incisors
1 to 2 kg.

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