Aye-aye — printable fact sheet
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Aye-aye
Daubentonia madagascariensis
The aye-aye is a unique nocturnal primate native to the rainforests of Madagascar. It is distinguished by its large eyes, bushy tail, and especially its elongated, thin middle finger, which it uses to tap on wood and extract insects—a method called percussive foraging. With rode…
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- Some local legends in Madagascar consider the aye-aye an omen of bad luck, leading to it being persecuted in some areas.
- The aye-aye is the world's largest nocturnal primate and uses its extra-long middle finger to extract grubs from trees. Its teeth never stop growing, much like those of rodents.
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