THE BUSH BABY
with its large round eyes and big ears, the Bush Baby is one of the weirdest looking animals of the African bush. Capable of leaping in great distances, it often apears to fly among the treetops. There is 4 kinds of Bush Baby, of which Senegal Galago, or lesser bush baby, Is the most widespread. All 4 species are found in Africa south of the Sahara, but not in rainforest areas. The Bush Baby is a nocturnal animal. During the day as many as 20 may crowd together in an enclosed space, like a hollow tree trunk. At dusk, the awake and split into family groups and search for food. Bush Babies usually eat Insects, Flowers, Pollen, honey, seeds, fruit, lizards, mice, and nestlings. The Bush Babies lifespan varies.
DID YOU KNOW?...
Because Bush Baby's call sounds so much like a excited child, British explorers gave it its English name. |
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