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aye-aye (aare) Primitive, squirrel-like lemur of Madagascar. Nocturnal and tree-dwelling, it has dark shaggy fur and an elongated third finger with which it scrapes insects and pulp from bamboo canes. Length: 40cm (16in) excluding tail. Species Daubentonia madagascariensis.

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	Night fright: scientists look past an animal's spooky appearances in a quest to protect it.(LIFE PRIMATES) ; ...trying to learn more about the elusive animal's behavior and how many exist in the wild. FRIGHT FACTDR The aye-aye, or Daubentonia madagascariensis (daw-ben-TOE-nee-uh ma-duh-GAS-ker-ee-EN-sis), belongs to a group of primates called lemurs (see Nuts & Bolts... Read more
	As lemurs go, so goes the island's ecosystem ; ...It has been speculated that the notoriety of the aye-aye may be a function of its looks. Sole member of the family Daubentonia madagascariensis, the aye-aye is described as looking as if it were assembled from parts of other animals: long beaver teeth, bat... Read more
	Aye-aye, primate ... stateside at last. (captive breeding program for Madagascar primate) ; ...allowed to leave Madagascar since 1930. Simons says the two countries have discussed conjugal visits. Officially called Daubentonia madagascariensis, the nocturnal aye-aye is the only living representative of its taxonomic family. With perhaps a few hundred aye... Read more

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