Definition
bushbaby
noun
- 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.