Thick-tailed Greater Galago
Otolemur crassicaudatus
Points
20
per confirmed sighting
MammalConservation status: Least ConcernUncommon to spot
mammals • Galagidae
Thick-tailed Greater Galago.
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Otolemur crassicaudatus
Category
mammals
Family
Galagidae
Size
Body mass: approximately 1.5 kg (EltonTraits).
Points
20 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding thick-tailed greater galago in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
EltonTraits foraging-stratum classification: arboreal.
Diet
EltonTraits diet profile: nectar 60%; invertebrates 20%; fruit 20%.
Behaviour
When to look
EltonTraits activity classification: nocturnal.
Where to see it
South Africa
Botswana
Zimbabwe
Zambia
Mozambique
Eswatini
Malawi
AngolaSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
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