bush baby

Thân thiện

A bush baby clings to a tree branch at night.

Definition

Noun: 1. A small, agile, nocturnal primate native to Africa, characterized by a long tail, dense woolly fur, and very large eyes and ears. It is a type of galago.

Usage

The term "bush baby" is used to refer to the animal itself. It is a common name, not a scientific one. * We heard the distinctive cry of a bush baby in the forest at night. * Bush babies are known for their incredible leaping ability. * The researcher is studying the social behavior of the bush baby.

Advanced Usage

• The name "bush baby" is thought to originate from the animal's childlike cries or its large, reflective eyes.
• In scientific contexts, the term galago is preferred.

Variants and Related Words

• Galago (n): The scientific name for the bush baby.
  • Several species of galago are found across sub-Saharan Africa.

Synonyms

• Galago (n): The formal, biological term.
• Night ape (n): An informal name referencing its nocturnal nature.

Học thuật

Noun

1. agile long-tailed nocturnal African lemur with dense woolly fur and large eyes and ears

Từ đồng nghĩa

• galago
• bushbaby