The family Cynocephalidae, commonly known as colugos or flying lemurs, belongs to the order Dermoptera. Colugos are gliding mammals found in Southeast Asia, notable for their extensive patagium, a membrane that stretches between their limbs and tail, allowing them to glide long distances between trees. They are primarily nocturnal and herbivorous, feeding on leaves, flowers, and fruits. Despite their name, they are not true lemurs and are more closely related to primates. Colugos play an important ecological role in forest ecosystems as seed dispersers and as part of the arboreal food web.