bush baby presentation

bush

baby

exotic

animals

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INDEX

INTRODUCtION

ViSUAL DESCRIPCION

RISK OF EXTINTION

HABITAT

WHAT IT EATS?

FUN FACTS

SIZE & WEIGHT

LIFE EXPECTANCY

Introduction

• The scientific name of the baby bush is galagidae, that means "night monkeys"(in afrikaans).

habitat

• The bush baby lives in forests throughout sub-Saharan Africa.

• These live in tropical, dry forests, savanna and rocky areas

size & weigth

WEIGHT

SIZE

• Bush babys are small primates,with a body length ranging between 12 and 40 centimeters (not including the tail). the tail can be between 100 and 300 grams, depending on the species and the individual

• As mentioned above, the weight of a bush baby can vary between 100 and 300 grams depending on the species and individual. these primates have slender bodies and long limbs allowing them to be agile and jump from tree to tree in serch of food. these are general measurements and may vary depending on the species and region where bush babys live

ITS BODY PARTS

THE BUSH BABY HAS A VOMD HEAD WITH LARGE FORWARD-FACING EYES THAT PROVIDE EXELLENT NIGHT VISION ITS EARS ARE ALSO LARGE AND ROUNDED HELPING IT DETECT SOUNDS IN ITS ENVIRONMENTS. NOSE -IS SMALL AND POINTED BODY- BUSH BABY HAS SMALL ITS FUR IS TYPICALLY GRAY OR BROWN LEGS- BUSH BABY HAVE LONG SLENDER ARMS AND LEGS SHARP CLAWS HANDS -HAS LONG SLENDER FINGERS AND TOES TAIL- IT IS LONG AND BUSHY HELPS THE ANIMALS BALANCE AS IT MOVES THROUGT THE TREES. TEETH- BUSH BABIES HAVE SHARP POINTED TEETH THAT ADAPTED FOR EATING INSECTS FRUITS AND OTHER SMALL PREY

¿WHAT DOES IT EATS?

THE BUSH BABY, ALSO KNOW AS THE GALAGO,IS SMALL PRIMATE NATIVE TO AFRICA. IT IS AN OMNIVORE, WICH MEANS IT EATS BOTH PLANT AND ANIMAL MATTER. ITS DIET CAN ICLUDE FRUITS,INSECTS,SMALL MAMMALS,BIRDS,AND TREE GUM. BUSH BABIES ARE ALSO KNOW TO CONSUME LEAVES,FLOWERS, AND EVEN SMALL REPTILES.

LIFE EXPECTANCY

The life expectancy of the bush baby or galago varies depending on the species and its environment. In general, galagos typically live between 12 and 15 years in the wild, while in captivity they can live up to 20 years or more. The lifespan of galagos can also be affected by factors such as the quality of their habitat, food availability, and access to veterinary care. It is important to remember that these are general estimates and that a specific individual's life expectancy may vary.

RISK OF EXTICTION

it is not in danger of extinction

COMMON PREDATORS

ARBOREAL CARNIVORES,BIG CATS, BIRDS OF PREY, TERRESTRIAL CARNIVORES AND SNAKES

VISUAL DESCRIPTION

IT HAS A SLENDER BODY AND LONG THIN LIMBS WHICH ALLOW IT TO BE AGILE AND JUMP FROM TREE TO TREE IN SERCH OF FOOD. BUSHBABIES HAVE LARGE ROUND EYES AND LARGES EARS WICH HELP THEM SEE AND HEAR IN THE DARK THEIR FUR IS SOFT AND BROWN OR GRAY WITH SPOTS OR STRIPES IN SOMES SPECIES. BUSHBABIES HAVE A LONG FLUFFY TAIL THAT HELPS THEM MAINTAIN BALANCE WHILE MOVING TROUGHT THE TREES. THE ALSO HAVE SHARP CLAWS ON THEIRS HANDS AND FEET THAT ALLOW THEM TO CLIMB AND CLING TO BRANCHES.

3 FUN FACTS

• Ultrasonic Communication-Bushbabies communicate with each other through ultrasonic calls

INCREDIBLE JUMPS -Bushbabies are known for their jumping abilities. They can jump up to 6 meters between trees and can jump up to 2 meters vertically

• Insectivorous and Frugivorous Diet-Bushbabies are omnivores, but their main diet consists of insects and fruits