21st Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Aye-Aye
The elusive and endangered Aye-Aye feasting at night on a coconut in the Palmarium Reserve in eastern Madagascar. The island is only accessible by boat on a remote channel on the eastern coast of Madagascar. This is a uniquely adapted lemur with their third and fourth fingers elongated and skinny, making them highly specialized to help them pick their food from small openings. Their strong rodent-like teeth allow them to chew through hard surfaces quickly.
Photo Detail
Date Taken: | 09.2023 |
Date Uploaded: | 11.2023 |
Photo Location: | Madagascar |
Camera: | ILCE-7RM4 |
Copyright: | © Beverly Houwing |