Aye-aye
A species of Aye-ayes Scientific name : Daubentonia madagascariensis Genus : Aye-ayes
Aye-aye, A species of Aye-ayes
Scientific name: Daubentonia madagascariensis
Genus: Aye-ayes
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Description
The finger animal or aye-aye (Daubentonia madagascariensis) is a primate species from the group of lemurs. It is a nocturnal omnivore living in Madagascar, which is characterized by the unique primate teeth and the modified fingers that give it its name. It is the only living representative of the Daubentoniidae family, a second recent species, the giant finger animal (Daubentonia robusta), has become extinct.
General Info
Lifespan
25-30 years
Diet
Aye-aye predominantly consumes insects, with a focus on wood-boring beetle larvae extracted from deadwood. Its elongated middle finger probes into crevices, efficiently retrieving the larvae.
Appearance
Aye-aye is a medium-sized mammal, cylindrical in shape with a slim, elongated body, covered in coarse grayish-brown fur. It has a long, thin tail devoid of fur except at the tip. Aye-aye features long, thin fingers with one being exceptionally large and clawed, utilized in foraging. It has large ears and round, reflective eyes that facilitate night vision. Both genders appear similar with no noticeable differences.
Behavior
Aye-aye is a nocturnal and arboreal species, employing unique foraging methods of gnawing holes in bark using rodent-like incisors to extract insects. Solitary by nature, it marks territory with scent glands. Aye-aye's survival relies on adaptability, residing diversely within coastal, mid-altitude, and high-altitude forests.
Population
Decreasing
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