Galago - Wikipedia 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]
Galago Pet: Profile, Traits, Facts, Care, Health, Diet . . . The bushbaby, or Galago, stands out as the diminutive champion of the African primate world, revered for its petite stature and intriguing adaptations While its size may deceive, this remarkable creature boasts distinctive characteristics that set it apart from its larger counterparts
Galagos (Bush Babies) - Species, Habitat, Diet, Lifespan . . . Galagos are extremely agile, nocturnal primates native to sub-Saharan Africa that constitute the family Galagidae (sometimes called Galagonidae) Also known as bush babies or nagapies, these animals are characterized by their large eyes and bat-like ears
17 Cute Galago (Bush Babies) Facts - Fact Animal Galago Facts Overview Galagos are found all through Africa and live in a variety of different forest types These can range from more tropical rainforests to acacia woodland in savannah areas Even in desert type regions, bush babies can be found in thorny foliage
What to Know Before Adopting a Galago as a Pet Also known as bush babies, galagos are small, nocturnal primates native to Africa that captivate people with their large expressive eyes, agile movements, and unique behaviors
Bush baby | Description, Habitat, Facts | Britannica bush baby, (family Galagidae), any of more than 20 species of small attractive arboreal primates native to sub-Saharan Africa They are gray, brown, or reddish to yellowish brown, with large eyes and ears, long hind legs, soft, woolly fur, and long tails
Bushbabies – The Southern Lesser Galago - Africa Geographic With their large saucepan eyes, big ears and bushy tails, galagos, also known as bushbabies, are one of Africa’s most endearing creatures of the night Often referred to in South Africa as nagapies, meaning “little night monkeys” in Afrikaans, they are regarded as one of the smallest of the prosimian primate species
Galagos And Bushbabies | New England Primate Conservancy The Kenya coast galago, also known as the Diani dwarf galago or bushbaby, is native to the coasts of Kenya and northern Tanzania, and possibly the southern coast of Somalia
ADW: Galago: INFORMATION Species in the genus Galago, commonly called lesser galagos or lesser bushbabies, are small, arboreal primates The genus currently comprises four extant species: Somali galagos (Galago gallarum), dusky galagos (Galago matschiei), Moholi galagos (Galago moholi), and Senegal galagos (Galago senegalensis)
Northern Greater Galago | Columbus Zoo and Aquarium Nutrition Galagos are omnivorous, which means they eat both plants and animals Their diet mainly includes insects and fruit At the Zoo, the galago has a diet that includes different kinds of fruits and vegetables, mealworms, and various insects