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Aye Aye. Lemur. 



From D. Appleton ft Co.'s « Elements of Zoology, Science Series." 



{Galago dcmidoffi Fischer), not much larger than a good- 

 sized mouse. 



The family Tarsiidce includes one genus, with only one 

 species, the TARSIER {Tarsicr spectrum Geoff.), a delicate 

 little creature, with staring, bright eyes, which are con- 

 spicuous at night; hence the last or specific name. Its 

 slender limbs and peculiar toes also are noticeable. 



The family C hciromyidce includes one genus, and, like 

 the last mentioned, with one species: the Aye-Aye (Chei- 

 romys Madagascar ensis). This creature so resembles in 

 certain features the rodents, that it has been regarded by 

 some as more naturally placed among them. The present 

 view of its affinities gives it this place. 



