Greater Galago

[Callie]

Lickin' his chops, just finished off a juicy insect. He was coming out of the nest hole for his nightly foraging, when he snatched the insect.
Mkhuze NP, kwaZulu/Natal.
These guys are about the size of a cat.

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[NorthernFocus]

That's a crazy looking little creature. Such variety in this world.

 

[Callie]

That's a crazy looking little creature. Such variety in this world.

Thanks, Dan, there sure are strange and wonderful critters. His little cousin, the Lesser Galapo, can fit at least ten times into him.

 

[ssheipel]

Nice capture!

 

[Woodyg3]

Simply fantastic shot!

 

[Callie]

Nice capture!

Thanks, Steven.

Simply fantastic shot!

Thanks Woody, was the first time we saw them. Later that evening there were three at our tent!

 

[K9Kirk]

Nice capture, Callie. Interesting little guy.

 

[JAS]

Beautiful capture! A bit different looking, and nice to see.

 

[Callie]

Nice capture, Callie. Interesting little guy.

Thanks Kirk, Was the first time we saw one!

 

[Callie]

Beautiful capture! A bit different looking, and nice to see.

Thanks Joe, great jumpers and climbers!

 

[Bennvdm]

Nice capture. Should it not be galago, aka bushbaby or nag-apie in Afrikaans?

 

[Callie]

Nice capture. Should it not be galago, aka bushbaby or nag-apie in Afrikaans?

Thanks Benn - I'm a bit dyslectic so yes, you are 100% correct. P or G, it is like a golf club, I never know which side to grab! GalaGo it is! Dankie!