Beyond birds: 9 animals that can fly

Fruit bat This is a large bat species that is capable of true flight, often called a flying fox due to its appearance.

Flying fish The flying fish propels itself out of water and glides using its wing-like fins to escape predators.

Flying frog The flying frog glides between trees using webbed feet and skin flaps, covering distances up to 50 feet.

Sugar glider The sugar glider glides between trees using a skin membrane. It covers up to 150 feet to escape predators or find food.

Flying squirrel  Like the sugar glider, the flying squirrel uses a skin membrane to glide between trees. It can cover up to 300 feet to escape predators or find food.

Colugu The colugo or flying lemur, glides up to 200 feet using a skin membrane, making it one of the best gliding mammals.

Flying snake The flying snake flattens its body and glides through the air while covering up to 100 feet to move between trees.

Monarch butterfly  The monarch butterfly undertakes long-distance migrations, flying thousands of miles across continents in search of suitable climates.

Dragonfly  A skilled flier with independent wing movement allows precise hovering and quick direction changes.

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