Description
Scientific name: Galago Senegalensis
Life span: Up to 25 years in captivity
The Bushbabies are small-sized monkeys that are wooly in appearance. They have various coat colors that range between brown, white, black, and gray. They have a long tail. Bushbabies have very flexible necks that can rotate up to 180 degrees. Neck rotation gives them a wide vision and finding food. They have movable ears that help them to track small insects. They eat fruits, small insects, and leaves throughout the year.
Native Region/Habitat
The Bushbabies are native to Senegal east, Sub-Saharan Africa, South Africa, and Somalia. They inhabit bushland, riverine forest, woodland, savannah, montane forest, and grasslands.
As Pet
Behavior/Temperament
The Bushbabies are tree-dwelling and nocturnal animals. They are very social and prefer to live in groups. In captivity, bushbabies prefer to live in a group of 6- 10 members. Males are more aggressive as compared to females. They are arboreal but on the grounds, they show bipedal walk. Bushies are compact and light, making them ideal for carrying or riding on your shoulder. They appear to have a calm temperament, and even our non-hand-raised animals can handle minor touch handling without any problems.
Care/Grooming
They don’t require a very huge enclosure because they are small in size. If a Bushbaby is kept as a pet and has regular entry to the house, it would spend a lot of time outside of its cage associating with its relatives and wouldn’t need a large enclosure. They will be able to exercise their bodies and minds in this way. They do not need a bath with water. A skilled veterinarian should immunize them against rabies and parvovirus. Every three to six months, deworming is also essential.
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