Aye-ayes are lemurs.
They belong to the family Daubentoniidae.
Aye-ayes are found in Madagascar.
They are nocturnal, primarily active during the night.
Aye-ayes have large eyes for low-light vision.
They have a unique elongated finger for tapping on trees to find insects.
Aye-ayes are known for their distinctive appearance, with bushy tails and big ears.
They have a bushy tail that is longer than their body.
Aye-ayes have a specialized middle finger for extracting insects from tree bark.
They primarily feed on insects, larvae, and nectar.
Aye-ayes are solitary animals.
They have a woolly fur coat that is typically black or dark brown.
Aye-ayes have a dental comb, a set of forward-slanting lower incisors.
They are arboreal, spending most of their time in trees.
Aye-ayes are excellent climbers.
They have a lifespan of around 20 years in the wild.
Aye-ayes have a slow reproductive rate, with long interbirth intervals.
They are considered an endangered species due to habitat loss and hunting.
Aye-ayes communicate using vocalizations, including clicks and squeaks.
They have large, sensitive ears for detecting sounds.
Aye-ayes are often associated with superstitions and myths in Malagasy culture.
They are one of the world's most endangered primates.
Aye-ayes have a unique way of foraging called percussive foraging.
They are capable of echolocation to find food.
Aye-ayes have a grooming claw on their foot, used for self-grooming.
They build nests in trees for resting during the day.
Aye-ayes are skilled at using their specialized finger to extract insects from wood.
They are known to be shy and elusive in the wild.
Aye-ayes have a large brain relative to their body size.
They have been studied for insights into primate evolution and behavior.
Aye-ayes are protected by conservation efforts to preserve their populations.
They are crucial for maintaining ecological balance in their habitats.
Aye-ayes have a slow and deliberate way of moving through the trees.
They face threats from habitat destruction and the pet trade.
Aye-ayes are crucial for seed dispersal in the forests of Madagascar.