1. A small, nocturnal primate native to Africa, with large eyes, long tail, and powerful hind legs adapted for leaping.
Usage: Also called galago.; Common in zoology and wildlife contexts.

Examples

• The bushbaby's enormous eyes help it see in the darkness of the African forest.
• Bushbabies are known for their incredible jumping ability and acrobatic movements.
• At the wildlife sanctuary, we observed a bushbaby leaping from branch to branch.
• The bushbaby's distinctive cry sounds almost like a human baby's wail.
• Researchers study bushbabies to better understand nocturnal primate behavior.