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Why is the aye-aye threatened?
The people of Madagascar sometimes kill aye-ayes because of widely held superstitions that they bring bad luck or death. Aye-aye's are also suffering from deforestation and forest fragmentation.
What are the ratings and certificates for The Wild Thornberrys - 1998 Luck Be an Aye-Aye 2-22?
The Wild Thornberrys - 1998 Luck Be an Aye-Aye 2-22 is rated/received certificates of: Australia:G
What are the release dates for The Wild Thornberrys - 1998 Luck Be an Aye-Aye 2-22?
The Wild Thornberrys - 1998 Luck Be an Aye-Aye 2-22 was released on: USA: 15 February 2000
Why are aye-aye going extinct?
The aye-aye is so feared by the Malagasy (the people of Madagascar) that in much of the country it is killed on sight. The aye-aye was once thought to be extinct, but recent discoveries suggest there may be 100 or more aye-ayes alive in the wild.
What are the aye-ayes enemies?
Humans are the biggest threats to aye-ayes. We destroy their habitat for farmland and pasture, and many people from Madagascar believe they bring bad luck or death and will kill them on sight.
What eats the aye - aye?
It has been noted that the fossa (Cryptoprocta ferox) is capable of preying upon the Aye-aye, but it is unclear from the literature whether it has ever been observed. Otherwise, no other predators are currently known. Although they don't usually kill them for food, many rural Malagasy people kill them because they believe the Aye-aye brings bad luck or even death.
What eats an aye-aye?
It has been noted that the fossa (Cryptoprocta ferox) is capable of preying upon the Aye-aye, but it is unclear from the literature whether it has ever been observed. Otherwise, no other predators are currently know.Although they don't usually kill them for food, many rural Malagasy people kill them because they believe the Aye-aye brings bad luck or even death.
What aye-aye eats?
It has been noted that the fossa (Cryptoprocta ferox) is capable of preying upon the Aye-aye, but it is unclear from the literature whether it has ever been observed. Otherwise, no other predators are currently know.Although they don't usually kill them for food, many rural Malagasy people kill them because they believe the Aye-aye brings bad luck or even death.
Are aye- ayes dangerous?
Aye-ayes are not dangerous to humans, although some people in Madagascar believe they bring bad luck or death. Some even believe aye-ayes kill chickens and people. However, this is not true, and is example of Madagascar's fady, or "taboo".
Why are Aye aye's endangered?
Aye-ayes are threatened by habitat loss and hunting. Many people in Madagascar believe the aye-aye brings bad luck or death, so they will kill it on sight. It can also be killed as a pest or for food.
Why are aye-syes endangered?
Aye-ayes are endangered due to habitat destruction/fragmentation. Also, many people in Madagascar will kill it if they see it because they believe it brings bad luck or death. More recently, some people have started killing aye-ayes for food (bush meat).
What eats an Aye aye?
It has been noted that the fossa (Cryptoprocta ferox) is capable of preying upon the Aye-aye, but it is unclear from the literature whether it has ever been observed. Otherwise, no other predators are currently know.Although they don't usually kill them for food, many rural Malagasy people kill them because they believe the Aye-aye brings bad luck or even death.
