Draco volans, also commonly known as the common flying dragon, is a species of lizard in the family Agamidae. The species is endemic to Southeast Asia. Like other members of genus Draco, this species has the ability to glide using winglike lateral extensions of skin called patagia. Draco volans grows to a length of up to 22 cm (8.7 in), including the tail. The body is tan in color with dark flecks. The patagium of the male is tan to bright orange with dark banding. The female's patagium has irregular markings rather than banding. Draco volans feeds mainly on ants, and possibly other insects (such as termites). A study was conducted in Eastern Mindanao, Philippines, which found that the species exclusively feeds on ants. The 'wings' of D. volans are supported by its ribs, which form the skeleton of the patagia. However, its elongated ribs are superadded to aid forming its 'wings', and not to assist respiration. This species is considered a passive glider, or parachutist. However, previous studies have also shown that it can be considered a gliding animal. This means that it doesn't have to deal with the aerodynamic and metabolic imperatives required for active flight. (Source: Wikipedia.org, CC BY-SA)