Definition
bushbabies
noun
- plural of bushbaby; small nocturnal primates native to Africa, characterized by large ears, big eyes, and long tails
Usage: also called galagos; typically used in plural form when referring to multiple individuals or the species collectively
Examples
- Bushbabies are rarely seen during the day because they are strictly nocturnal.
- The researcher studied bushbabies in their natural habitat across the African savanna.
- Bushbabies use their large ears to locate insects in the darkness.
- These small primates are called bushbabies because of their distinctive crying sounds.
- Zoos sometimes display bushbabies to educate visitors about African wildlife.