Moholi-Galago

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Moholi-Galago
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Moholi-Galago ( Galago moholi )

Systematics
Order : Primates (Primates)
Subordination : Wet-nose primates (Strepsirrhini)
Partial order : Lori-like (Lorisiformes)
Family : Galagos (Galagonidae)
Genre : Common Galagos ( Galago )
Type : Moholi-Galago
Scientific name
Galago moholi
A. Smith , 1836

The Moholi-Galago or Southern Galago ( Galago moholi ) is a species of primate from the family of the Galagos (Galagonidae).

features

Moholi Galagos reach a head body length of 8 to 20 centimeters, in addition there is the 18 to 30 centimeter long tail. Their weight is 140 to 230 grams. Their thick, woolly fur is colored gray on the upper side, the belly is yellow-gray. The tail is longer than the trunk, the hind legs are strong. The rounded head has the large eyes and ears typical of Galagos. The ears are hairless and can be moved independently.

distribution and habitat

Distribution area of the Moholi-Galagos

Moholi Galagos are native to southern Africa . Their distribution area extends from Angola and northern Tanzania to northern Namibia and South Africa . Their habitat are savannahs and dry forests.

Way of life

These primates are nocturnal tree dwellers. During the day they sleep in self-made leaf nests, in abandoned bird nests or in tree hollows. At night they search for food, their movements are nimble and agile, they move mainly vertically climbing and jumping.

During the day two to three animals can often be found in one roost, but they go for food separately. With up to 22 hectares, the territories of males are significantly larger than those of females, which make up 4 to 12 hectares. They often urinate on their paws to mark their territory with fragrances.

They feed primarily on insects . To a lesser extent, they also eat fruits, seeds and flowers.

Reproduction

The male reproduces with all the females whose territories overlap with his. During the mating season there can therefore be violent fighting between the males. After a gestation period of around 120 days, the female often gives birth to two young animals. They are weaned at three months and sexually mature at 9 to 12 months. The reproduction rate is relatively high, the female can give birth every 4 to 8 months.

Danger

Moholi Galagos are widespread and relatively adaptable. At the moment its range is even expanding, for example in northern South Africa. The IUCN lists the species as "not endangered" ( least concern ).

In Europe the species is kept in Denmark, the Czech Republic and the UK. In 2014 Frankfurt delivered the last German Moholi Galagos to Prague.

literature

  • Thomas Geissmann : Comparative Primatology. Springer-Verlag, Berlin et al. 2002, ISBN 3-540-43645-6 .
  • Ronald M. Nowak: Walker's Mammals of the World. 6th edition. Johns Hopkins University Press, Baltimore MD 1999, ISBN 0-8018-5789-9 .
  • Don E. Wilson, DeeAnn M. Reeder (Eds.): Mammal Species of the World. A taxonomic and geographic Reference. Johns Hopkins University Press, Baltimore MD 2005, ISBN 0-8018-8221-4 .

supporting documents

  1. ↑ [1] ZTL 18.6

Web links

Commons : Moholi-Galago ( Galago moholi )  - Collection of images, videos and audio files