Definition
"Aiai" (or sometimes "ai-ai") commonly refers to a lemur species native to Madagascar, scientifically known as *Daubentonia madagascariensis*. It's a nocturnal primate with distinctive features, like a long, bushy tail, large eyes, and a slender middle finger that it uses to tap on trees to find insects. The aye-aye's unique appearance and behavior have made it a subject of both fascination and local superstitions. This lemur plays an important role in its ecosystem, but it's also threatened by habitat loss.