Is This Weird Animal Our Closest Relative?

The video explores unexpected animal relatives, focusing on kalugos, sometimes called flying lemurs. Despite their name, kalugos neither fly nor are they lemurs. They inhabit Southeast Asia and glide between trees. Kalugos share anatomical traits with bats, tree shrews, and primates, leading to debates about their evolutionary placement. Genetic studies suggest kalugos are closely related to primates, offering insights into primate origins.

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