Cross River bushbaby

The Cameroon - Galago ( Galago cameronensis ) is a primate of the family of galagos ( Galagonidae ). He has only recently as an independent from the Allen- Galago Art Along with this, and it forms the Gabon - Galago species group of Eichhörnchengalagos ( alleni group or Sciurocheirus ).

Features

Cameroon Galagos count with a body length 15-24 cm, a tail length of around 23 centimeters and a weight of 200 to 300 grams of the medium sized representatives of the galagos. The long tail is bushy, the hind legs are extended. Their fur is dark brown in color at the top, the belly is light gray. The ears are large and hairless, the eyes are enlarged as an adaptation to the nocturnal lifestyle and surrounded by dark rings, the muzzle is pointed.

Distribution and habitat

Cameroon Galagos are located in the central Africa. Its distribution area covers southeastern Nigeria ( east of the Niger ) and western Cameroon - here the Sanaga forms the southeastern border. Habitat of this species are tropical forests, where they can occur both in primary and in secondary forests.

Way of life

These primates, like all Galagos nocturnal. During the day they sleep in tree cavities or leaf nests at night, they go in search of food. They hold on to low, vertical branches and are also often on the ground. Your mode of locomotion, as with all Eichhörnchengalagos frog -like jumps, where they - what is typical for primates - land with your hands and not feet first.

They live solitary, although sometimes with their young share several females a place to sleep. The males are aggressive towards other males and defend their territories, but which may overlap with those of several females. The home ranges are relatively large with up to 50 acres.

The diet consists mainly of fruits and a smaller amount of insects. Once a year, the female gives birth after a 130 - day gestation, usually a single young is born.

Threat

Although Cameroon Galagos have a relatively small distribution area, but they are not very choosy regarding their habitat and are not hunted. The IUCN lists them as " not at risk " ( least concern ).