Entity: BUSHBABY
Bushbaby refers to any of several small nocturnal arboreal African primates with large eyes, long ears, a long tail, and elongated hind limbs that enable them to leap with great agility. It can also be used as an insulting term for the US President George W. Bush.
BUSHBABY
Etymology
The term 'bushbaby' is derived from the characteristics of the small nocturnal arboreal African primates it describes.
Definition
Bushbaby can refer to any of several small nocturnal arboreal African primates with large eyes, long ears, a long tail, and elongated hind limbs that enable them to leap with great agility. It can also be used as an insulting term for the US President George W. Bush.
Historical Context
Bushbabies have been known to African cultures for centuries, featuring in folklore and traditional beliefs.
Cultural Significance
In some African cultures, bushbabies are considered mystical creatures with supernatural abilities.
Related Concepts
Bushbabies are closely related to lemurs and other strepsirrhine primates.
See Also
- Lemur
- Primate
- George W. Bush
A term that can refer to small African primates or be used as an insult towards a political figure.