Bushbabies, or galagos, are seen on night walks at lodges and forests. They leap between branches with astonishing agility and feed on fruit and gum.
Primates
Thick-tailed Bushbaby
Otolemur crassicaudatus
A big-eyed nocturnal primate whose call sounds like a crying baby.
Size
1-1.5 kg
Lifespan
15 years
Diet
Fruit, gum, insects.
Habitat
Woodland and forest.
About the thick-tailed bushbaby
Did you know?
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They can leap up to 2 metres from a standstill.
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Their calls sound like a baby crying.
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They are active at night.
When to see it
Seen all year round; the best sightings depend on where you are.
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