FlipFact of the Day: Locally known as “kagwang,” the Philippine flying lemur (Cynocephalus volans) is one of only two extant (living) species under the order Dermoptera. The other species, the Sunda flying lemur, lives in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand. The “kagwang” is endemic to the Philippines, and can be found in Bohol as well as different forested areas within Mindanao. It is neither a lemur nor a flyer; it is actually a colugo, a gliding mammal that lives in trees.
Today’s Science History Milestone: On July 15, 1955, eighteen Nobel laureates signed the Mainau Declaration against nuclear weapons. Eventually, thirty-four other awardees co-signed the Declaration.
Still remember your 5th-grade science classes? Test your knowledge and see if you still remember these facts and fundamental concepts in human anatomy, biology, botany, and other branches of science. Click here to try the “Are You Smarter Than A Pinoy Fifth-Grader” Challenge.
Follow the hashtag #FlipFacts on Facebook and Instagram to get your daily dose of science trivia!
References
- http://businessmirror.com.ph/2016/07/09/demystifying-the-kagwang/
- https://www.flipscience.ph/plants-and-animals/5-incredible-animals-philippines/
Author: Mikael Angelo Francisco
Bitten by the science writing bug, Mikael has years of writing and editorial experience under his belt. As the editor-in-chief of FlipScience, Mikael has sworn to help make science more fun and interesting for geeky readers and casual audiences alike.
