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  2. Galago - Wikipedia

    • Galagos /ɡəˈleɪɡoʊz/, also known as bush babies or nagapies (meaning "night monkeys" in Afrikaans ), are small nocturnal primates native to continental, sub-Sahara Africa, and make up the family Galagidae (also sometimes called Galagonidae). They are considered a sister group of the Lorisidae. According to some accounts, the name "bush baby" comes fro… See more

    Taxonomic classification and phylogeny

    Galagos are currently grouped into six genera. Euoticus is a basal sister taxon to all the other galagids. The 'dwarf' … See more

    Characteristics

    Galagos have large eyes, allowing them good night vision, in addition to other characteristics, like strong hind limbs, acute hearing, and long tails that help them balance. Their ears are bat-like and allow them to tra… See more

    Behaviour

    Generally, the social structure of the galago has components of both social life and solitary life. This can be seen in their play. They swing off branches or climb high and throw things. Social play includes play fights, play … See more

    Relationship with humans

    The name “bush baby” also refers to a myth that is used to scare children to stay indoors at night. Their baby-like cry is most likely the basis of the myth, about a powerful animal that can kidnap humans. It is also sai… See more

     
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  1. Galagos / ɡəˈleɪɡoʊz /, also known as bush babies or nagapies (meaning "night monkeys" in Afrikaans [2]), are small nocturnal [3] primates native to continental, sub-Sahara Africa, and make up the family Galagidae (also sometimes called Galagonidae).
    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galago
    Bush babies, also called galagos, are small, saucer-eyed primates that spend most of their lives in trees. At least 20 species of galago are known, though some experts believe many are yet to be discovered.
    www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/fa…
    The Bushbaby, also known as the galago, is a small primate native to the forests of sub-Saharan Africa. It gets its name from its ability to jump and move swiftly through the trees, resembling a baby bouncing in its crib. They are excellent jumpers.
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    bush baby, (family Galagidae), any of more than 20 species of small attractive arboreal primates native to sub-Saharan Africa. They are gray, brown, or reddish to yellowish brown, with large eyes and ears, long hind legs, soft, woolly fur, and long tails.
    www.britannica.com/animal/bush-baby
    Galago, or bushbaby (bush baby), is the common name for any of the relatively small, African prosimian primates comprising the family Galagidae (Groves 2005), characterized by a long, often bushy tail, large eyes, hindlimbs considerably longer than forelimbs, and all digits of the feet and hands ...
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  2. Galagos (Bush Babies) - Species, Habitat, Diet, …

    Sep 20, 2024 · Also known as bush babies or nagapies, these animals are characterized by their large eyes and bat-like ears. These mammals are omnivores that typically feed on tree gum, flowers, leaves, and some insects. …

     
  3. Bush baby | Description, Habitat, & Facts | Britannica

    bush baby, (family Galagidae), any of more than 20 species of small attractive arboreal primates native to sub-Saharan Africa. They are gray, brown, or reddish to yellowish brown, with large eyes and ears, long hind legs, soft, woolly fur, …

  4. 17 Cute Galago (Bush Babies) Facts - Fact Animal

  5. Galago Pet: Profile, Traits, Facts, Care, Health, Diet, …

    The bushbaby, or Galago, stands out as the diminutive champion of the African primate world, revered for its petite stature and intriguing adaptations. While its size may deceive, this remarkable creature boasts distinctive characteristics …

  6. Bush Baby Facts: Lifespan, Size, Range, Traits, Social Life

  7. Bush babies - National Geographic

    Bush babies, also called galagos, are small, saucer-eyed primates that spend most of their lives in trees. At least 20 species of galago are known, though some experts believe many are yet to...

  8. Bushbabies – The Southern Lesser Galago - Africa …

    Aug 16, 2019 · With their large saucepan eyes, big ears and bushy tails, galagos, also known as bushbabies, are one of Africa’s most endearing creatures of the night. Often referred to in South Africa as nagapies, meaning “little night …

  9. Bushbaby: Amazing Facts, Pictures, And Where To …

    Oct 31, 2024 · There is a small furry animal in Africa that prefers a secretive nocturnal lifestyle. Its scientific name is galago, but the locals call this creature bush baby. What is a galago? Why are they called bushbabies? Why are they …

  10. Galagos And Bushbabies | New England Primate …

    The Garnett’s greater galago, also known as the northern greater galago, Garnett’s bushbaby, or small-eared greater galago, is found in East Africa. They range from the southern half of Somalia to Tanzania, and are also found on …

  11. Galago - New World Encyclopedia

    Galago, or bushbaby (bush baby), is the common name for any of the relatively small, African prosimian primates comprising the family Galagidae (Groves 2005), characterized by a long, often bushy tail, large eyes, hindlimbs considerably …

  12. Bush Baby Animal: Profile, Traits, Facts, Description, Range

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  22. Adorable lesser bushbabies emerge from nest inside fence pole …