In the 18th century, Carl Linnaeus named them after the Latin for spirits of the dead, wandering ghosts. He knew they roamed an African island’s forests at night, their large eyes brimming with moonlight, their shrill cries cracking through the treetops.
Which animal?
Show AnswerLemur
They are endemic to the island of Madagascar with around 100 different species. They chiefly live in trees and are active at night.
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