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What is the primary reason the aye aye is considered negatively by some people?
What is the primary reason the aye aye is considered negatively by some people?
Where can the aye aye be found in the wild?
Where can the aye aye be found in the wild?
What is the lifestyle of the aye aye during the day?
What is the lifestyle of the aye aye during the day?
What is the classification of the aye aye among primates?
What is the classification of the aye aye among primates?
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Which of the following best describes the aye aye's nature?
Which of the following best describes the aye aye's nature?
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Study Notes
### The Aye-Aye
- The aye-aye is the world's largest nocturnal primate, found only on the island of Madagascar
- They sleep in tree nests during the day and hunt at night
- Aye-ayes are solitary creatures
- They are considered an omen of bad luck in Malagasy culture
- This leads to them being frequently killed, contributing to their endangered status
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Discover the fascinating world of the aye-aye, the largest nocturnal primate unique to Madagascar. Learn about its solitary lifestyle, cultural significance, and the threats it faces in the wild. This quiz will deepen your understanding of this intriguing species and its habitat.