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The precise number of aye-ayes left in the world is unknown. More than 30 exist in captivity, and in Madagascar, they range over a large part of the island. However, they are rare throughout their entire range and suffer from habitat loss and persecution by local people.

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What is being done to protect aye aye's habitats?

Efforts are being made to protect aye-aye habitats through conservation initiatives that focus on preserving their forest habitat in Madagascar, controlling deforestation, and promoting sustainable land-use practices. Conservation organizations also work with local communities to raise awareness about the importance of aye-ayes and their habitats for maintaining biodiversity.


Is an aye aye a predator or prey?

Actually the Aye-aye's biggest predator is humans. In some places Aye-ayes are considered harbingers of death and that if it enters your village or points it long middle finger at you either someone in the village will die or you will. The only way to stop it is to kill it. So their population had dropped dramatically. Slowlyit is being stopped, though.


What are main facts about the aye aye?

The aye-aye is a rare and unique species of lemur found in Madagascar. They have large eyes, bushy tails, and their most distinctive feature is their long, thin middle finger that they use to tap on trees to locate grubs. Aye-ayes are nocturnal and are considered to be very agile and skilled climbers.


Name a nocturnal arboreal primate native to Madagascar?

The Philippine tarsier is a nocturnal arboreal primate. Relatives of the Philippine tarsier are the Bornean tarsier of Borneo and Sumatra, and Dian's tarsier of Indonesia.


Is a anoa a carnivore herbivore or omnivore?

The aye-aye primarily eats seeds, nuts, fungi and grubs.. Therefore it is an omnivore.