Aye-aye  (Daubentonia madagascariensis)

Deciduous: A plant that sheds its leaves at the end of the growing season.
Endemic: A species or taxonomic group that is only found in one particular country or geographic area.
Gestation: The state of being pregnant; the period from conception to birth.
Guard hairs: In some mammals, long, coarse hairs that protect the softer layer of fur below.
Larvae: Stage in an animal's lifecycle after it hatches from the egg. Larvae are typically very different in appearance to adults; they are able to feed and move around but usually are unable to reproduce.
Nocturnal: Active at night.

1. IUCN Red List (March, 2008)
   http://www.iucnredlist.org
   
2. Garbutt, N. (1999) Mammals of Madagascar. Pica Press, Sussex.
   
3. CITES (March, 2003)
   http://www.cites.org
   
4. Macdonald, D. (2001) The New Encyclopedia of Mammals. Oxford University Press, UK.
   
5. Primate Info Net (March, 2003)
   http://www.primate.wisc.edu/pin/factsheets/daubentonia_madagascariensis.html
   
6. Duke University Lemur Centre (March, 2008)
   http://lemur.duke.edu/animals/ayeaye/print.php
   
7. Jersey Wildlife Preservation Trust (March, 2003)
   http://www.durrellwildlife.org/
   
8. Garbutt, N. (July, 2003) Pers. Comm.