Lesser Bushbaby Babies Thrive

The following story about lesser bushbaby babies was submitted by Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital in South Africa.

The two lesser bushbaby babies (Galago moholi) that we rescued recently have grown! While they are weaning from their milk formula, they’re enjoying a protein rich “porridge” with EmerAid IC Omnivore along with a number of other more solid items including seeds, insects, and fruit.

Their weight has quadrupled since they first arrived, and both are doing well. They have also mastered a number of definitive bushbaby behaviors, including judging distances, jumping confidently, (almost) clasping smaller items with ease, and the iconic head turning. They can’t quite chew through the exoskeleton of insects just yet, or the skin of fruit, but as their teeth grow and their jaw strength increases with age, we know they will master this, too!

While still quite young, it will be some time until they are released, but they’ll enter a slow-release process on a private reserve once they’re ready.

Thank you to everyone who has played a role in getting these little lives to where they are today!

We treat indigenous animals free of charge, relying solely on the donations and support of our community.