LEMURS: AYE-AYES
AYE-AYES
The nocturnal aye-aye is in a class by itself. The subject of folklore and legends, there is just one species with no known subspecies.
AYE-AYE
Genus: Daubentonia
Daubentonia madagascariensis
CONSERVATION STATUS: ENDANGERED
Aye-ayes, like all lemurs, are found on the island of Madagascar. They have been recorded along the western region and central to the eastern coast of this island nation. Despite their large geographical range, the aye-aye population density in these areas is surprisingly low, making them a rare and precious species that…