Aye-aye
Daubentonia madagascariensis
Charakteristics
- Origin
Madagascar (north, east and west coast)
- Habitat
rainforests and dry forests
- Diet
Insect larvae, fruits, nectar, nuts and fungi
- Status
endangered
- Weight
2.5 – 2.8 kg
- Achievable age
over 30 years
Threat Categories of IUCN
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To detect delicious larvae, the aye-aye taps its finger rapidly on tree branches – about eight times per second – and listens carefully. If it hears movement, it gnaws a hole and scoops out the grub.
