bush babies
African tree leapers
Bush babies are small nocturnal primates native to Africa, named for their large eyes and plaintive cries.
They have exceptional hearing and can leap remarkable distances between trees.
Also called galagos.
We spotted bush babies in the forest after dark.
- primatesOrder of higher mammals
- galagosSmall nocturnal African primates
- tailsRear animal appendages
- groomingSelf-care for appearance
- fur coatOuterwear made from animal hides
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- nocturnal animalsowls, bats, raccoons, opossums, moths
- primatesape, apes, baboon, baboons, monkey
- pollinatorsbees, bee, butterflies, butterfly, bumblebee
- OrishasLegba, river goddess, sea goddess, thunder god, sky gods
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Largest living primates
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