Head to head
Senegal Bushbaby vs Greater Galago
Senegal Bushbaby
VS Greater Galago
The Senegal bushbaby and greater galago are both galagos, nocturnal African primates with big eyes and ears that leap between branches and give baby-like cries.
| Senegal Bushbaby | Greater Galago | |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific name | Galago senegalensis | Otolemur crassicaudatus |
| Size | A small galago with huge eyes and big, mobile ears | One of the larger galagos, with a notably thick, bushy tail |
| Diet | Insects, tree gum, fruit, and small animals | Fruit, tree sap, insects, and small animals |
| Leaping | Leaps long distances between branches, folding its ears as it goes | Uses strong hind legs for powerful leaps between branches and trees |
| Scent marking | Urinates on its hands and feet, which helps it grip and leaves a scent trail | Marks territory with scent glands and by urinating on its hands and feet to leave a trail |
| Calls | Loud calls that sound like a crying baby | A loud, child-like scream |
| Range | Savanna and open woodland across sub-Saharan Africa | Forest and savanna woodland across southern and eastern Africa |
| Conservation status | Least Concern, widespread and common | Least Concern, with a stable population |
Senegal Bushbaby vs Greater Galago: common questions
Why are galagos called bushbabies?
Their loud calls sound like a crying baby, and they live in bushes and woodland.
Which galago is bigger?
The greater galago, one of the larger galagos, with a notably thick, bushy tail.
Where do the Senegal bushbaby and greater galago live?
The Senegal bushbaby lives in savanna and open woodland across sub-Saharan Africa, while the greater galago lives in forest and savanna woodland in southern and eastern Africa.