Allen’s Galago[1], also known as Allen’s Bush Baby, is one of more than 20 species of small and attractive arboreal primates are endemic to sub-Saharan Africa.
- Allen’s Galago has thick fur ranging from gray to brown, with a rusty tint on its limbs.
- The ventral fur is lighter, varying from gray to yellowish-white. This species has distinctive dark patches of skin around the eyes.
- The tail is long and bushy. Like other members of the genus, Allen’s Galago has enormous eyes that help this species adapt to a nocturnal lifestyle.
- These large eyes have a reflective retina, the tapetum, which facilitates light perception.