bushbaby

/ˈbʊʃˌbeɪbi/
noun
  1. A small, nocturnal African primate with large eyes and a long tail, known for its leaping ability.
    • Bushbabies communicate with loud calls that sound like a crying baby.
    • The bushbaby leaped from branch to branch in the dark forest.
    • We saw a bushbaby at the zoo; it had huge, glowing eyes.
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