Demidoff’s dwarf galago  (Galagoides demidovii)

Description

Demidoff’s dwarf galago is not only the smallest species within the bushbaby family, but also one of the world’s smallest primates (4) (5). In common with other bushbabies (or galagos), the narrow head of Demidoff’s dwarf galago is dominated by large immobile eyes, capable of penetrating the darkest forest nights, and enormous ears that it can turn independently in the direction of predators or prey (2) (4). Long slender digits with opposable thumbs are adaptations to its arboreal lifestyle, and a lengthy tail acts as a balancing aid (6). The woolly fur is grey to reddish-brown overall, but the underparts and flanks of the limbs are considerably paler than the rest of the body (2) (4).

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