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The '''Aye-aye''' is the sole living member of the family Daubentoniidae. They are only | The '''Aye-aye''' is the sole living member of the family Daubentoniidae. They are found only in Madagascar and are the largest nocturnal primate. Like many primates today, their survival is threatened by loss of habitat and human predation. | ||
=== Physical Characteristics === | |||
=== Habitat === | |||
=== Diet === | |||
The middle fingers of Aye-ayes are especially long. They use this elongated digit to forage for food. Aye-ayes eat mainly larvae, nuts, and fiberous fruits such as coconuts and mangoes. | |||
=== Reproduction === | |||
Aye-ayes become sexally reproductive around 2-3 years old. | |||
=== Classification === | |||
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Revision as of 12:09, 8 March 2008
The Aye-aye is the sole living member of the family Daubentoniidae. They are found only in Madagascar and are the largest nocturnal primate. Like many primates today, their survival is threatened by loss of habitat and human predation.
Physical Characteristics
Habitat
Diet
The middle fingers of Aye-ayes are especially long. They use this elongated digit to forage for food. Aye-ayes eat mainly larvae, nuts, and fiberous fruits such as coconuts and mangoes.
Reproduction
Aye-ayes become sexally reproductive around 2-3 years old.