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Where to see Lesser Bushbaby in South Africa
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.
Did you know?
Lesser Bushbabies can make powerful leaps between branches and use their long hind legs to cover several metres in a single jump, while their large ears can move independently to help locate sounds in darkness.
Also known as: Mohol Bushbaby, Bosnagapie, Southern Lesser Galago
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