Aye-aye are medium-sized mammals of the primate family endemic to the forests of Madagascar. They have the reputation as one of the world's ugliest creatures because of their large eyes, distinctive snout and long, skinny claws. Their current status is endangered.
Fast Facts:
- Scientific Name: Daubentonia madagascariensis
- Endangered species
- Found only in the forests of Madagascar
- Mammal and primate
- Nocturnal
- Live in rain forest trees
- Average Life-span: 20 years in captivity National Geographic Aye-aye Profile: Aye-aye Profile (2008)
- Uses its long skeletal middle finger to remove grubs from dead trees
- Very few in captivity
- Weigh about 4 lbs or 3 kg
- Length of head and body: 14 to 17 in or 36 to 43 cm National Geographic Aye-aye Profile: Aye-aye Profile (2008)
