Brown greater galago

Large ear - Riesengalago ( Otolemur crassicaudatus )

Most ear Riesengalago ( Otolemur crassicaudatus ) is a primate of the family of galagos ( Galagonidae ).

Features

With a body length 30-37 cm, a tail length 42-47 centimeters and a weight of 1 to 2 kg are major ear Riesengalagos of the largest members of their family. Their fur is soft and woolly, it is mainly brown or gray-brown, the underside is lighter. The tail, which is longer than the trunk is very bushy. The ears are large and move independently, the eyes are also increased.

Distribution and habitat

Large ear - Riesengalagos are located in eastern and southern Africa, their range extends from Kenya and Tanzania to Angola and into northern South Africa. The exact dimensions of the distribution area are unclear, since parts of this area are inhabited by Silver Riesengalago. Both the systematic status of this population and its exact area of ​​distribution are not released. Habitat of the Great Ear Riesengalagos are forests, where they occur in different forest types.

Way of life

These primates, like all Galagos nocturnal tree-dwellers, during the day they sleep in sheets nests. Your movement is predominantly on all fours, they jump less frequently than other Galagos.

These animals live in family groups of two to six animals, the members of daytime sleep together, go out at night but separate in search of food. These groups may be composed differently, for example, a couple with their offspring, two females with their children or a single females including kids. At least the males are territorial and will defend their territory with urine labeled against same-sex intruders, their territory may, however, overlap with those of females.

They feed on fruits, tree sap and insects, the composition of the diet can vary greatly by region and season, however.

After an approximately 133- day gestation, the female gives birth to two to three pups. After about a month the first time this take solid food, finally they are weaned at around five months. Sexual maturity occurs after about two years. Animals in captivity may be over 18 years old, life expectancy in the wild is not known.

Endangering

Large ear - Riesengalagos are widespread and common. In some regions, such as South Africa, they have their range can even expand. There are no known major threats, the IUCN lists the species as " not at risk " ( least concern ).