Aye-aye - Wikipedia
WEBThe aye-aye (Daubentonia madagascariensis) is a long-fingered lemur, a strepsirrhine primate native to Madagascar with rodent-like teeth that perpetually grow [3] and a special thin middle finger that they can use to catch grubs and larvae out of tree trunks.
Aye-aye - Duke Lemur Center
WEBWith their keen sense of hearing, aye-ayes can tell when they are tapping over a hollow spot which might indicate the presence of an insect tunnel below. They then use their strong incisors to rip open the log, eventually revealing the insect’s tunnel.
10 Wild Facts About the Aye-Aye, a Most Improbable Animal
WEBBut ring-tails are just one of the 108 recognized species of lemur (plus at least 17 extinct species) currently on the planet. Among those still in existence, the aye-aye (pronounced "eye-eye") is by far the most intriguing.
Aye-Aye - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on Animalia.bio
WEBThe Aye-aye (Daubentonia madagascariensis) is a long-fingered lemur that inhabits the rainforests in Madagascar. It is the world’s largest nocturnal primate and has a unique appearance.
Lemur Fact Sheet: Aye-aye - Lemur Conservation Network
WEBLemur Fact Sheet: Aye-aye. Scientific Name: Daubentonia madagascariensis. Aye-ayes are medium-sized and nocturnal lemurs. This means they are only active during the night. In fact, 80% of an Aye-aye’s night is spent travelling and foraging for food.
Meet the aye-aye, the world's weirdest primate
WEBThe world’s largest nocturnal primate, this lemur spends the night eating and traveling the forest canopy, occasionally descending to the ground and exploring human areas. During the day, aye-ayes sleep in elaborate, spherical nests made of leaves and branches.
Aye-aye | Diet, Habitat, & Facts | Britannica - Encyclopedia Britannica
WEBSep 7, 2024 · The aye-aye is about 40 cm (16 inches) long, excluding the bushy 55- to 60-cm (21.6- to 23.6-inch) tail. Covered with long, coarse, dark brown or black fur, it has a short face, large eyes, and ever-growing incisors like those of rodents.
Aye-Aye, Daubentonia madagascariensis - New England Primate …
WEBAye-ayes may look strange, but they are perfectly built for their environment and lifestyle. They have large yellow-orange eyes with dark eye rings and bat-like ears that help them hunt effectively at night. They have long fingers, the third one being especially long and thin.
Aye-aye - The Lemur Conservation Foundation
WEBThe aye-aye weighs about 2.5 kg (or 5.5 lbs) and is arguably the most distinct of all lemurs. They are a medium-sized, mostly black primate with very prominent, highly mobile ears and a long, bushy tail.
Aye-aye - San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance
WEBThe aye-aye is the largest nocturnal lemur, best known for its distinct appearance and unusual diet. The aye-aye has large radar-like ears and specialized middle fingers designed specifically for detecting and pulling out grubs from under tree bark.
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