Allen’s Galago

• Common Name: Allen’s Galago
• Taxonomy Classification Year: 1838
• Monkey Size: 15.5 to 24 cm (6 to 9.45 inches)
• Skin Color(s): Black, brown, grey, and white
• Habitat: Forest, rainforest
• Diet: Herbivorous (frugivorous)
• Native Countries: Ethiopia, Nigeria, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo

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.

• Allen’s Galago is most commonly found in the undergrowth of mature primary moist forests. This species is rarely found in secondary forests.
• Allen’s Galago can live up to 12 years in captivity. However, this species is known to live for about 8 years in the wild.
• They are nocturnal primates. Males are mostly solitary and aggressive towards other males.
• They participate in social grooming using the tooth comb and specialized second toe grooming.
• Allen’s Galago can make many facial expressions that can communicate a lot.