Field notes, v1430
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about 1/2 " or less long. Personal Notes I've observed these night Apes in Northern Rhodesia, at Luanshya, in the Friesberg area of the Northern Transvaal in Bechuanaland and Swaziland. They are nocturnal animals so most of my observations have been by flashlight. They lie up all day in hollows of trees and come out at night to feed on wild fruit. They make a sound which easily gives them away. Also their large eyes show up well in a light. Night Apes are delicate creatures, yet are agile and able to jumps tremendous distances from tree to tree. From captured Lemurs I've been able to make other observations. They will eat any fruit, vegetables, and meal. Full grown lemurs are quite savage when handled, and can inflict bites with their sharp teeth. They will jump straight up into the air. If blocked up at night, lemurs makes a lot of noise and are very active. During the day they are sleepy and listless and prefer to sleep.