Aye-Aye

Endangered

Estimated remaining: 1,000–10,000

Habitat

Rainforests, dry forests, and plantations across Madagascar. Nocturnal and arboreal.

Threats

• Habitat destruction and deforestation
• Persecution due to superstition
• Crop conflict and low genetic diversity

Conservation efforts

Protected reserves, captive breeding, and education campaigns to dispel myths. Supported by Lemur Conservation Foundation and Duke Lemur Center.