bushbaby

Thân thiện

A bushbaby clings to a tree branch at night.

Definition

Noun: 1. A small, nocturnal primate: A bushbaby is a small, agile, nocturnal primate native to Africa. It is characterized by its dense, woolly fur, very large eyes adapted for night vision, large ears, and a long, bushy tail.

Usage

The word "bushbaby" is used to refer specifically to this type of animal. It is a common name for species in the family Galagidae. * We heard the distinctive cry of a bushbaby in the forest at night. * Bushbabies are known for their incredible jumping ability. * The researcher is studying the social behavior of the bushbaby.

Advanced Usage

• The name "bushbaby" is thought to come from the animal's cries, which sound like a human baby's wail.
• In scientific contexts, bushbabies are more formally referred to as galagos.

Variants and Related Words

• Galago (n): The scientific name for a bushbaby.
  • Several species of galago inhabit the region.
• Night monkey (n): This is a different nocturnal primate from South America and is not a synonym for bushbaby.

Synonyms

• Galago (n): This is the direct scientific synonym.
• Nagapie (n): A less common name for the bushbaby, used in South Africa, meaning "night monkey" in Afrikaans.

Học thuật

Noun

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

Từ đồng nghĩa

• galago
• bush baby