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When to see Lesser Bushbaby in Pilanesberg National Park
Lesser Bushbaby are most active early morning (04:00 to 07:00), late afternoon into dusk (17:00 to 20:00) and at night (18:00 to 05:00). Much of their activity falls outside gate hours, so the first drive after the gates open and the last hour before they close give you the best chance.
This is Lesser Bushbaby's general behavior. Once enough sightings are logged in Pilanesberg National Park, this page also shows when they're actually seen here.
About the Lesser Bushbaby
A small nocturnal primate with large forward-facing eyes, oversized ears, strong hind legs and a long balancing tail. It occurs in woodland, savanna and bushveld habitats, where it moves rapidly through trees and shrubs. It feeds on insects, fruit, tree gum and other plant material and is highly agile when leaping between branches.
How to identify the Lesser Bushbaby
A very small nocturnal primate with enormous forward-facing eyes, large mobile ears, a pointed muzzle, soft grey-brown fur, and long hind legs and tail adapted for powerful leaps between trees.
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Other parks where you can see Lesser Bushbaby
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