Southern Lesser Galago
(Galago moholi)
Southern lesser galagos have a tail that is one and a half times as long as it's body!
Fun Facts
Southern Lesser Galago
Animal Class
Mammal
Size
Up to 38cm in length, including their tail and weighs up to 200g
Diet
Omnivorous. They eat a large array of insects, tree gum and fruit
Habitat
Savanna
Distribution
Angola, Botswana, Congo, The Democratic Republic of Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe
Appearance
This species has big, orange eyes with black pupils. Large grey ears and a long bushy tail. Their body fur ranges in colour from brown, to grey, to reddish-brown
Lifespan
10 - 16 years in the wild
Did you know?
Southern lesser galagos are nocturnal, which means they are asleep during the day and awake at night! Their big eyes help them to navigate when it's dark.
See our Southern Lesser Galagos!
We have two southern lesser galagos: Bubbles and Squeak! Come and see them in our Nocturnal House.
The Southern Lesser Galago Population
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Population Trend
Stable
Threats
There are no major threats to this species
Population
Unknown
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