Aye-Aye

These nocturnal animals spend most of their time awake foraging for food. The aye-aye is most well- known for its abnormally long finger which it uses to feel around its environment and to pick out insects living in trees and in tight nooks and crannies. They are also equipped with big eyes that allow them to take in more light which helps them see more at night.

Fun Facts

• Maurice in Madagascar the movie is an aye-aye • Largest nocturnal primate • Their large middle finger is also used as a sensory organ • Discovered in the 1800s