Gliding monkey (SciiFii)

The gliding monkey (Lemmapithecus colobinus), also known as the flying monkey, the flonkey, and the flunky, is a species of colobine monkey that originally did not exist, but has since been created by SciiFii and introduced throughout the rainforests, forests, and open woodlands across Africa to help boost biodiversity. Unlike other primates, and like the colugos, flying squirrels, and several possum species, the gliding monkey has gliding webs of skin, or patagia, from folds of skin between the limbs and tail. To support the patagia and deal with the stresses involved in flight the backbone and the limb bones have become remarkably strong for an animal of this size. Steered by its rudder-like tail the gliding monkey makes great gliding leaps between the crowns of the highest trees. The gliding monkey does not actually fly but glides on outstretched webs of skin. It can cover distances of 40 meters or more between treetops. The gliding monkey is an omnivore that primarily feeds on fruit and leaves, with the small portion of its diet being insects, including termites. The conservation status of the gliding monkey is Least Concern due to successful conservation efforts, the gliding monkey's wide range and its tolerance to many of the human activities.
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