An aye-aye’s body is similar in size to a monkey’s. But its sharp teeth are similar to a rat’s. And the animal’s bushy tail looks like a squirrel’s. In fact, scientists originally thought aye-ayes were rodents rather than primates.
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Making Connections
Text-to-Self
Would you want to see an aye-aye? Why or why not?
Text-to-Text
Have you read books about other animals that hunt at night? How are those animals similar to or different from aye-ayes?
Text-to-World
Aye-ayes face threats, but some people are taking action to help them. What other jobs involve working with animals?
Teacher Resources
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