8 Flying Animals That Aren't Birds!

Saurav Gupta

Flying Ray

The mobula ray, known as the "flying ray," amazes with spectacular breaches, soaring through the air before returning to the water.

Flying Foxes

With wingspans up to 5 feet, flying foxes contribute to rainforest regeneration through seed dispersal while feasting on fruits and nectar.

Flying Fish

Mastering aquatic acrobatics, flying fish launch out of the water, spreading their fins like wings and gliding remarkable distances.

Flying Snake

The flying snake, or gliding snake, achieves impressive glides by using its flattened body as wing-like surfaces.

Colugo

Colugos, or flying lemurs, gracefully glide through Southeast Asian rainforests in search of leaves, fruits, and flowers during their nocturnal escapades.

Flying Squirrel

The flying squirrel, a nocturnal acrobat, uses a furry patagium to glide up to 150 feet between trees.

Bats

Bats, with leathery wings and echolocation skills, navigate the night sky with agility while hunting insects.

Flying Frog

Wallace's flying frog may not fly like a bird, but it can stretch its webbed feet and glide gracefully from tree to tree.