Bush Baby

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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). They are considered a sister group of the Lorisidae.[4][5]

According to some accounts, the name "bush baby" comes from either the animal's cries or its appearance. The Ghanaian name aposor is given to them because of their firm grip on branches.[citation needed]

Galagos have large eyes that give 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 track insects in the dark. They catch insects on the ground or snatch them out of the air. They are fast, agile creatures. As they bound through the thick bushes, they fold their delicate ears back to protect them. They also fold them during rest.[6] They have nails on most of their digits, except for the second toe of the hind foot, which bears a grooming claw. Their diet is a mixture of insects and other small animals, fruit, and tree gums.[9] They have pectinate (comb-like) incisors called toothcombs, and the dental formula: 2.1.3.32.1.3.3 They are active at night.

The bush baby also refers to a myth that is used to scare children to stay indoors at night.[16] Most likely arising from the baby-like cry,[17] the unusual nature evolved into a myth about a powerful animal that can kidnap humans. It is also said that wild bush babies/galagos in Nigeria can never be found dead on plain ground. Rather, they make a nest of sticks, leaves or branches to die in. Endangerment of the species in sub-Saharan Africa has made this claim difficult to verify.

The lesser galago, also called the lesser bush baby, is one of the smallest primates, about the size of a squirrel. Their plaintive cries and cute appearance may account for the name "bush baby. They have large, round eyes for good night vision and bat-like, delicate ears that enable them to track insect prey in the dark. As they jump through thorn bush or thick growth, they fold the ears flat against their heads to protect them. They fold them during rest, too.

Despite their small size, the bush baby produces loud, shrill cries surprisingly like those of a human baby. Aside from these baby-like cries, they make croaking, chattering, and clucking sounds or shrill whistles in case of danger.

These small primates are found throughout East Africa as well as in woodlands and bushlands in sub-Saharan Africa. They are possibly one of the most widespread galago species (bush baby species). They generally do not inhabit areas above altitudes of about 1,980 meters (6,500 feet). Most often, they live in tree hollows that provide shelter. Sometimes, they construct nests in the forks of branches, but these are not as commonly used as are natural holes. They prefer trees with little grass around them, probably as a precaution against wildfires. They will also seek shelter in man-made beehives.

Their wooly coat of fur can be gray or brown paired with yellowish hair on their legs. They use their thick, hair-covered tail along with their strong hind legs to help them spring into the air to capture flies and other insects. These legs also enable them to spring long distances quickly. Thirty feet, or nine meters, in seconds is easy for them! Their tail also helps them to balance on tree branches. When they are on the forest floor, bush babies get around best by leaping. They would be very slow and awkward if they walked on all four feet!

Galagos can weigh from 3.5 ounces to 3 pounds depending on its species. Furthermore, they can measure from five to eighteen inches long. As a comparison, a three-pound bush baby is equal in weight to half a brick. A five-inch-long galago is equal in length to one-third of a bowling pin. The brown greater Galago is the largest species in the Galago family.

Bush babies are shy animals. Their shyness combined with their nocturnal activity means they are seldom seen by people. galagos are both social and solitary animals. They spend some time communicating and playing together in the trees and spend some time alone. A family of bush babies may rest together during the day and go out on their own to hunt when night falls. Older galagos are more likely to spend most of the day alone.

These primates live on the continent of Africa. Some bush babies live in the forests of sub-Saharan Africa while others make their homes on the savanna. There are galagos such as the brown greater galago that live in tropical forest habitats. Alternatively, the Somali galago lives in scrub and woodland regions.

Galagos are omnivores and eat the food source most plentiful in their environment. Plus, their diet differs according to their species. Lesser bush babies eat mostly insects, tree gum, and fruit while bigger species such as the greater galago eat small animals such as frogs and birds. They are active and hunting for prey at night.

The gestation period of this small primate is 125 days. The common marmoset, another small primate, has a longer gestation period at 152 days. Normally, the litter of a bush baby consists of two babies that are twins. They are born live and weigh less than one ounce!

Lesser bush babies also called nagapies and galagos are small primates about the size of a squirrel. They are known for their large ears and saucer-like eyes. This animal lives on the continent of Africa. Their habitat includes forests and savannas. Female bush babies have their babies in hollow trees or a nest abandoned by a bird. These primates are omnivores eating fruit, tree gum, insects, and small animals. There are at least 20 species of bush babies. Scientists believe there may be double that number as they continue to look for more species in the dense forests of Africa.

No. An animal called the Nycticebus kayan is poisonous to humans. A bite from a Nycticebus kayan can cause a person to go into shock and die. These animals are very similar in appearance to the bush baby, but they are two different creatures.

Adorable bush babies are a firm favourite throughout the Ardmore studio's work. Within Cole & Son's Bush Baby wallcovering they nestle in a canopy of leaves beside an African Coral, or "Lucky Bean" tree whose plump pods are bursting to reveal ripe seeds. With their alert ears listening for the flutter of insect wings, the bush babies are poised to leap upon a tasty snack, with rose-tipped fingers and a sliver of pink tongue.

After 7 years in our Glen Knoll location, our Opal + Ferne collection was born. Named after Bethany's grandmothers, this collection brings together Bushbaby's importance to nurture our littles whilst adding a sense of handmade whimsy. Now available online and local markets.

Oh, Baby! offers a variety of comprehensive prenatal and infant care educational classes to help expectant and new parents and their babies get off to a great start. Support and expertise do not end at the last class session. The staff in the Sarah Bush Lincoln Women and Children's Center are happy to answer your questions. To assist you after your baby arrives, our lactation consultant is on staff to help you make a smooth transition to breastfeeding. For more information contact Allison Masse, RN, IBCLC, ICCE, at amasse@sblhs.org or call 217-258-2229.

It is the expectation of Sarah Bush's Women and Children's Center's physicians and nursing staff that all first-time mothers attend Oh, Baby! classes with their birth partners. It makes your job so much easier! We also strongly encourage those who have delivered before to attend the classes as a review. The Women and Children's Center really cares about you, your baby and your birth experience. We deliver families daily, and each one is so very special. And that's why we've designed this very unique program.

We will not turn away expectant parents who plan to deliver their baby at Sarah Bush Lincoln due to an inability to pay the class fee. For more information, or to discuss payment arrangements, please contact the Office of Perinatal Education at the phone number above.

The findings result from a collaboration between CU Boulder and three South Africa-based institutions: the University of Venda, the Lajuma Research Centre and a conservation organization called the Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT). They take an almost forensic look at what is killing wild animals in South Africa. The country is home to five species of non-human primates, including greater (Otolemur crassicaudatus) and southern lesser (Galago moholi) bushbabies. These primates spend most of their lives in trees, and some are so small they can fit in the palm of your hand.

To explore this pervasive threat, Linden and her colleagues drew from a wide range of data sources. They include Road Watch, a citizen science app released by the EWT that allows anyone in South Africa to upload reports of roadkill. In all, the team gathered 483 examples of primates killed on roads or around power lines, some dating back to the late 1990s. Species included the two bushbabies, Samango monkeys, chacma baboons (Papio ursinus) and vervet monkeys (Chlorocebus pygerythrus).

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Moholi bushbabies are small primates with grayish-brown fur that is lighter on their limbs and trunk. They use their oversized ears and eyes to detect both predators and their insect prey. Their long tails help with balance as they jump from tree to tree, propelled by long back legs ideal for vertical climbing and leaping. Nocturnal, they spend the day nesting in tree holes, often packed with multiple individuals, to hide from predators, such as large birds, snakes, and mongooses. Moholi bushbabies have a polygynous mating system in which dominant males breed females within surrounding territories. 781b155fdc