In the hollow of a tree trunk, 11 little babies waited for their mom to return. One or two of the braver pups poked their fuzzy heads out of the opening and looked around the Missouri yard.

Bush babies are omnivores that eat fruit, insects, and the gum that oozes out of certain tree species. Some of the larger galago species will even hunt small animals, such as frogs and birds.

As a baobab tree grows, its stem becomes hollow, allowing it to store tens of thousands of gallons of water which it can use during dry seasons. People and animals also use the water. This vital ...