Galagos

Galagidae

Galagos, also known as bushbabies, are small, nocturnal primates that love to jump from tree to tree. They have big eyes that help them see in the dark and long tails for balance.

Lebensraum: Forests

Aussehen

The Galago has soft, woolly fur, typically grey or brown, with a long bushy tail often longer than its body. It is distinguished by its very large, forward-facing eyes and enormous, independently moving ears, which give it a unique appearance.

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Galagos

Kategorie

Säugetiere

Seltenheit

Common

Gefahr

2/5 · Gering

Snaps

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Interessante Fakten

Galagos can fold their big ears flat against their head to protect them while jumping or sleeping!

Some galago species can make more than 18 different kinds of calls, including alarms and social chatter!

Their long, bushy tails act like a flexible balancing pole, helping them land perfectly after a big leap!

They rub their pee on their hands and feet to get a better grip on branches and mark their territory!

Besondere Fähigkeiten

Galagos can leap incredible distances between trees because of their powerful hind legs that help them escape danger.

Galagos has huge, reflective eyes that help them see very well in the dark to find food and avoid predators.

Galagos can move their large, bat-like ears independently to pinpoint the exact location of sounds and catch insects.

Galagos has a special 'toilet claw' on its second toe that helps them keep their soft fur clean and tidy.

Maße und Details

Länge: 10-40 cm
Gewicht: 0.05-2 kg
Lebenserwartung: 10-14 Jahre
Top Speed: 25 km/h
Wurfgröße: 1-3
Tragzeit: 110-133 Tage

Ernährung und Fütterung

They enjoy a varied diet of insects, juicy fruits, and nutritious tree gum or sap.

Hauptnahrung

insects
fruit
tree gum
nectar

Nahrungssuche

Foraging

Ökologische Zusammenhänge

eaten by

Spotted Eagle-Owl

Bubo africanus

Hunts galagos from the air at night.

eaten by

Common Genet

Genetta genetta

Predates galagos in their arboreal habitat.

depends on

Gum arabic tree

Acacia senegal

Galagos frequently feed on its nutritious gum and sap.

Merkmale

Pelzig

Pelzig beschreibt Tiere, die eine dichte Schicht aus weichen Haaren oder Fell besitzen.

Sozial

Soziale Tiere leben in organisierten Gruppen und kooperieren, um ihr Überleben zu sichern, beispielsweise bei der Nahrungssuche, Verteidigung und Aufzucht der Jungen.

Baumbewohnend

Baumbewohnende Tiere leben hauptsächlich in Bäumen und nutzen diese als Unterschlupf, Nahrungsquelle und zum Schutz vor Raubtieren.

Insektenfressend

Dieses Merkmal kennzeichnet Organismen, deren Nahrung hauptsächlich aus Insekten und anderen kleinen Wirbellosen besteht.

Wald

Waldlebensräume sind terrestrische Lebensräume, die von dichtem Baumbestand dominiert werden und eine große Vielfalt an Pflanzen- und Tierarten beherbergen.