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 |