Where does the Senegal bushbaby live?
The Senegal bushbaby is a small, nocturnal, arboreal primate that lives in Africa south of the Sahara and nearby islands, including Zanzibar. It tends to live in dry woodland and savannah regions. It is 13 to 21 cm long, with a tail of 20 to 30 cm, and weighs a few hundred grams. The name "bush baby" may come either from the animals' cries or from their appearance.
What does the Senegal bushbaby eat?
Its diet is omnivorous: a mixture of small animals, including insects, tree gum and fruit, depending on the season. Its ears are made up of four segments that can bend back individually, to aid its hearing when hunting insects at night. Its large eyes give it good night vision. It is an agile leaper, and runs swiftly along branches.
Is the Senegal bushbaby endangered?
No: the IUCN lists it as Least Concern. It has woolly, thick fur ranging from silvery grey to dark brown, strong hind limbs and a long tail, which helps it balance. After a few days, the mother carries the infant in her mouth, and leaves it on convenient branches while feeding.
