Otolemur monteiri

Otolemur monteiri is similar to thick-tailed galago , differing only in coat color and penis morphology . At the western subspecies O. m. monteiri the coat on the back is silver-gray, and on the belly a yellowish-white color, eastern subspecies O. m. argentatus is slightly darker, the legs are black and the tail is often whitish. This subspecies often has melanism . The fur of these animals is thick and fluffy, the tail is very fluffy and longer than the body. On the head are big eyes and ears.

The species is common in Africa, its range covers the territory from Angola to Kenya and Tanzania . The natural habitat is predominantly dry savannah forests (miombo) and other wooded areas.

These primates are nocturnal tree dwellers who move mainly on four legs, rarely jumping, unlike other galago. Little is known about social behavior; animals go in search of food alone. Nutrition consists of fruits, tree juices and insects, however, its diet varies depending on the region and season.

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