Bushbabies as pets | Buying a Bushbaby Guide
If you are curious about owning a bushbaby, greater galago, you are in the right place. At JEAR we are home to one of the largest groups of
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Nocturnal
Primate
Warmer environments
Native to Africa
Galagos Bushbaby
Galagos Bushbaby information
Everyone gets excited about our bushbabies and although they are not endangered in they wild they are uncommon to see in captivity. We have worked many years on our captive breeding program to create a successful colony.
Galagos, or bushbaby are small nocturnal mammals that are in the primate family. About the size of a small rabbit they have human-like fingers and hands which they use to jump and grip onto branches high in the trees. They have big personalities and sweet dispositions. Bushbaby are very rare and uncommon, truly a one of a kind exotic.
Their attributes include no claws, small in size and they aren't common "biters" as adults. They have a low tendency to become aggressive with their families as adults, and have a mellow personality.
What is a bushbaby?
Bushbaby Zookeeper Facts
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They are closely related to lemurs
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They have a sweet aroma like syrup
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They have one baby per year
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They have one enlarged claw for grooming themselves
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They hop when they are excited
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Their ears are noise satellites and can move interdependently
Meet the Bushbabies at JEAR
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