Rondo bush baby

primate

Also known as: Galagoides rondoensis

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The Rondo bush baby is a species of small, arboreal primate native to sub-Saharan Africa. These nocturnal creatures, belonging to the family Galagidae, are characterized by their large eyes and ears, long hind legs for leaping, and soft fur. They are known to feed on fruits, insects, and tree gum, which they extract using specialized teeth.12

The Rondo bush baby (Paragalago rondoensis) is one of the smallest species, weighing only about 60 grams, and is found in a limited area of coastal forests in southeastern Tanzania. Bush babies, also called galagos, are known for their agility and ability to move by jumping like jerboas when on the ground.12

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Even smaller is the Rondo bush baby (P. rondoensis), first described in 1997, which weighs just 60 grams and is restricted to a few coastal forests in southeastern Tanzania.
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Even smaller is the Rondo bush baby (P. rondoensis), first described in 1997, which weighs just 60 grams and is restricted to a few coastal forests in southeastern Tanzania.
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