Madagascar's Woodpecker
Sold thru Duke Lemur Center’s Gala Silent Auction
World Lemur Day -October 30, 2020
Often referred to as Madagascar's woodpecker this unique lemur has adapted to fill the roll of consuming wood boring bugs and grubs. Widely known for it’s long skeletal fingers, the aye-aye’s uniquely long middle finger is perfectly adapted for finding well hidden grubs tunneling inside tree branches. Using a method similar to echolocation, it taps on wood rapidly while cupping its large ears listening for the echos of insect tunnels .
[frame not included]
Materials: Ink on Paper
Image Size: 8x10 inches
Shipping: Artwork will ship 7-10 days after purchase
Sold thru Duke Lemur Center’s Gala Silent Auction
World Lemur Day -October 30, 2020
Often referred to as Madagascar's woodpecker this unique lemur has adapted to fill the roll of consuming wood boring bugs and grubs. Widely known for it’s long skeletal fingers, the aye-aye’s uniquely long middle finger is perfectly adapted for finding well hidden grubs tunneling inside tree branches. Using a method similar to echolocation, it taps on wood rapidly while cupping its large ears listening for the echos of insect tunnels .
[frame not included]
Materials: Ink on Paper
Image Size: 8x10 inches
Shipping: Artwork will ship 7-10 days after purchase
Sold thru Duke Lemur Center’s Gala Silent Auction
World Lemur Day -October 30, 2020
Often referred to as Madagascar's woodpecker this unique lemur has adapted to fill the roll of consuming wood boring bugs and grubs. Widely known for it’s long skeletal fingers, the aye-aye’s uniquely long middle finger is perfectly adapted for finding well hidden grubs tunneling inside tree branches. Using a method similar to echolocation, it taps on wood rapidly while cupping its large ears listening for the echos of insect tunnels .
[frame not included]
Materials: Ink on Paper
Image Size: 8x10 inches
Shipping: Artwork will ship 7-10 days after purchase
