Research Mentor(s)
Stevenson, Joan C.
Description
Daubentonia madagascariensis (aye-aye) population numbers are declining across the island of Madagascar. This species evolved with truly unique adaptations such as continuously growing incisors, an unusual finger joint and use of echolocation, all supporting an early separation of the aye-aye from its closest relatives the lemurs. Local beliefs associate this species with death, causing them to be killed. Additionally, habitat destruction hastens their disappearance from much of Madagascar. The goal of this study was to gather direct or circumstantial evidence using first-hand accounts to locate their presence in Ranomafana National Park. Sightings are rare but their dietary habitats indicate their continued presence.
Document Type
Event
Start Date
18-5-2017 12:00 PM
End Date
18-5-2017 3:00 PM
Department
Anthropology
Genre/Form
student projects; posters
Subjects – Topical (LCSH)
Aye-aye--Madagascar--Ranomafana National Park
Geographic Coverage
Ranomafana National Park (Madagascar)
Type
Image
Rights
Copying of this document in whole or in part is allowable only for scholarly purposes. It is understood, however, that any copying or publication of this documentation for commercial purposes, or for financial gain, shall not be allowed without the author's written permission.
Language
English
Format
application/pdf
Included in
Presence of Daubentonia madagascariensis in Vatoharanana at Ranomafana National Park, Madagascar
Daubentonia madagascariensis (aye-aye) population numbers are declining across the island of Madagascar. This species evolved with truly unique adaptations such as continuously growing incisors, an unusual finger joint and use of echolocation, all supporting an early separation of the aye-aye from its closest relatives the lemurs. Local beliefs associate this species with death, causing them to be killed. Additionally, habitat destruction hastens their disappearance from much of Madagascar. The goal of this study was to gather direct or circumstantial evidence using first-hand accounts to locate their presence in Ranomafana National Park. Sightings are rare but their dietary habitats indicate their continued presence.
Comments
Outstanding Poster Award Recipient