What is a flying mammle?

A flying mammal is a type of mammal capable of sustained flight, with bats being the most well-known example. Unlike birds, bats have wings formed from a membrane of skin stretched between elongated fingers. There are also gliding mammals, like flying squirrels and colugos, which can glide but do not achieve true flight. These adaptations allow flying mammals to exploit different ecological niches, such as foraging for food or evading predators.