Galago

Galagos are very similar in size to small lemurs. They are very small primates that are about 14-17 cm. Weight wise, the males are usually larger than the females. Males are around 160-255 g and females are around 142-229 g.

Galagos eat primarly flying insects, butterflies for example, tree sap, and other materials that trees emit. They mostly live in the trees and stay hooked on to branches for long periods of time. One item in particular makes up a majority of their diet, Acacia gum. Acacia gum comes from the tree and they scrape it using their long fingers.

Galgagos have mating periods around 120 days and during this time, males become extremely competitive for the best mate. During this time, males become heavier and louder so the females can choose the right mate. The bigger you are, the more a female is going to choose you. Female galagos normally give birth to two sets of twins each year, after having a singular baby during their first pregnancy. After the babies are born, the young galagos hold onto the mother and hang on her back for a couple of hours each day, learning how to jump and eat insects.

Galagos are known for their jumping! They can jump six times better than a frog. Their legs are extremely powerful for an animal their size. They launch from branch to branch. When they are not hunting in the trees, Galagos walk on their four legs if not jump on their hind legs like a kangaroo.

Their is also a myth that they kindnap young children at night, because of their infant-like cry. This is obviously not true.