The brown mouse lemur (Microcebus rufus) is one of the smallest primates in the world, able to fit in the palm of your hand. They rely heavily on a keen sense of smell and large eyes to navigate in the dark. In colder months, they can enter a state of torpor, slowing their metabolism and sleeping for days at a time to conserve energy — rare among primates. I photographed this one on the island of Nosy Mangabe in Madagascar. Nikon D200 with Nikkor 80-200mm lens (at 185mm) ISO 200, f/10 at 1/60th of a second, Nikon SB-600 flash.
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The brown mouse lemur (Microcebus rufus) is one of the smallest primates in the world, able to fit in the palm of your hand. They rely heavily on a keen sense of smell and large eyes to navigate in the dark. In colder months, they can enter a state of torpor, slowing their metabolism and sleeping for days at a time to conserve energy — rare among primates. I photographed this one on the island of Nosy Mangabe in Madagascar. Nikon D200 with Nikkor 80-200mm lens (at 185mm) ISO 200, f/10 at 1/60th of a second, Nikon SB-600 flash.
Those eyes always get to me. Adds to the cuteness factor.
Thanks Rachel. The nocturnal creatures always have those big round eyes.