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Malayan colugo {Cynocephalus variegatus} hanging upside-down in tree feeding on algae at night
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Malayan colugo {Cynocephalus variegatus} hanging upside-down in tree feeding on algae at night
Malayan colugo {Cynocephalus variegatus} hanging upside-down in tree feeding on algae at night, Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo, September
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Feeding Night Nocturnal Tongues
Upside-Down Delicacy - The Nighttime Algae Feast of the Malayan Colugo!
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. In this print by Tony Heald, we witness the enchanting world of a Malayan colugo as it hangs upside-down in a tree, indulging in its favorite nocturnal treat - algae! This mesmerizing creature, also known as the Cynocephalus variegatus, showcases its unique feeding behavior amidst the darkness of Danum Valley in Sabah, Borneo. With their large eyes and velvety fur, these adorable mammals have mastered the art of dining with style. As they gracefully cling to branches using their specialized limbs and webbed fingers, their long tongues delicately lap up every bit of nutrient-rich algae that adorns the trees. It's like witnessing a gourmet feast unfold before our very eyes! The vibrant hues captured in this photograph highlight not only nature's beauty but also shed light on an intriguing aspect of vertebrate behavior. These agile colugos have evolved to become expert night-time foragers – masters of stealth who rely on their keen senses to navigate through dense forests. So next time you find yourself gazing at this stunning image by Tony Heald from Nature Picture Library, let your imagination take flight alongside these marvelous creatures. Join them on their twilight adventure as they savor each mouthful of algae under starlit skies – truly a sight that reminds us how wonderfully diverse and fascinating our natural world can be!
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