ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD AYE-AYE
From French, from Malagasy aiay, probably of imitative origin.
TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «AYE-AYE»
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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «AYE-AYE»
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aye-aye in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
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The
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Aye and I: A Rescue Journey to Save One of the ...
An account of the adventures and events the author experienced on his expedition to Madagascar to capture the elusive aye-aye
Follows scientists Eleanor Sterling and Alison Jolly in Madigascar as they study the aye-aye, a lemur so rare it was once declared extinct.
Learn about these nocturnal creatures that live in Madagascar.
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Trick-or-Treat!/
Aye-
Aye! (Dr. Seuss/Cat in the Hat)
It's no trick: Fans of the hit PBS Kids television show The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! are in for a treat this Halloween with this book featuring two holiday stories.
"Simple text and photos describe the homes, bodies, behaviors, and adaptations of aye-ayes and discusses ways to protect them"--Provided by publisher.
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Lemurs: Ecology and Adaptation
Adaptations. in. the. Aye-aye: A. Review. Eleanor. J. Sterling. and. Erin. E.
McCreless. INTRODUCTION The aye-aye is one of the most unique primates in
the world. In 1863, Richard Owen, foreshadowing contemporary intelligent
design ...
Lisa Gould, M.L. Sauther, 2006
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This Book Belongs to
Aye-
Aye
In this story of the Good, the Bad, and the Fluffy, it will be Aye-Aye who wins your heart.
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Endangered Animals: A Reference Guide to Conflicting Issues
Common Name: aye-aye Scientific Name: Daubentonia madagascariensis Order
: Primates Family: Daubentoniidae Status: Listed on Appendix I of CITES;
Endangered under the IUCN. Threats: Habitat destruction; killing as a crop pest
or as a ...
Richard P. Reading, Brian Miller, 2000
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Vermin from Space:
Aye in the Sky
For Ratrigues, there had to be a much better way to start the day than with an awakening one could only describe as rude-what with unexpected visitors landing a spacecraft right next to his home.
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Trick-Or-Treat! /
Aye-
Aye!
Presents adaptations of two holiday episodes from the animated series in which the Cat and kids sample exotic treats with performing animals, and Sally and Nick get help from the Cat while making Halloween masks.
7 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «AYE-AYE»
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aye-aye is used in the context of the following news items.
Aye-aye to captain Marcelo
The results of a MARCA.com poll suggest that the fans believe that who wears the armband at Real Madrid should continue to be determined ... «MARCA.com, Jul 15»
Special activities will significantly impact traffic this weekend
Seafair Pirate Landing at Alki Beach: The “aye-aye” activities start at 10 a.m. with food, vendors and music near the Alki Bathhouse. The pirates ... «Ballard News Tribune, Jun 15»
Aye-aye, matey: Missoula Children's Theatre to present “Blackbeard …
Carlysle Garland on Tuesday works with children as part of the annual Missoula Children's Theatre Workshop being held this week at Bradford ... «Bradford Era, Jun 15»
Wildlife Photographer Frans Lanting on the Difference Between …
The aye-aye is a rare, nocturnal Madagascar primate with a bushy tail that ... But a farmer finally led him to a place where an aye-aye could be ... «Smithsonian, Jun 15»
Aye-aye Eyeo, go safely on your way-o, says German judge
A Munich court ruled on Wednesday (May 27) that there was nothing illegal about the activities of Eyeo, owner of Adblock Plus. For the advert ... «The Register, May 15»
What I learned from hanging out with lemurs
Ardrey the aye-aye was showing signs of pregnancy. That means nest-building, the presence of a sperm plug, or simply not womping on any ... «The Week Magazine, Sep 14»
Absurd Creature of the Week: Aye-Aye Gives World the Highly …
But in the forests of Madagascar, aye-aye mothers are also telling ... No other creature on this planet comes close to the extraordinary aye-aye. «Wired, Sep 13»
