Interesting in its habitats and life, the Euoticus Elegantulus is a magnificent creature. The Euoticus Elegantulus, or better known as the Needle-Clawed Bushbaby, can grow to be 41/2 to 6 inches long. The Bushbabys coloration is usually  grayish to reddish brown. The Bushbaby can rapidly leap from tree to tree, and one interesting fact is they can fold their ears.

An Euoticus Elegantulus’s habitat is in the African Rainforests or rivers in Cameroon, Congo, Gabon, and Nigeria. They survive there because of all the leaves and trees in that area. The Bushbaby’s Niche is well defined. I bet you didn’t know that females can chase other females into other ranges if they like the other females range.

The Eouticus Elegantulus population is unknown, however scientists estimate 80,000 members of species living in Cameron, so imagine how many their would be in all their territories! Their population is unknown and growing, they would be our least concern.

The Eouticus Elegantulus is a primary consumer and eats insects, small birds, and mostly gums. The Bushbaby eats at night in trees, or on land. There is a conflict, they have to compete with the Potto for food. Another conflict is the Bushbays predators. Their predators are the Mongoose, Gentes, Jackals, Owls, and Snakes. To avoid contact with these animals, They hide during the day and come out at night, but to avoid owls they hideout in trees for awhile till the coast is clear and then come out  to eat other organisms and meet other Bushbabys.

From the animals basic description, to the Bushbabys predators, the information that stood out to me the most was that Bushbabys can fold their ears, which is pretty cool to me. It also sleeps all day and comes out at night, almost like a owl. In conclusion, the Needle-clawed Bushbaby, or Euoticus Elegantulus, is a very interesting animal.

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Author: Lindsey A.
Published: 1/13

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