While most bush babies are African tropical rainforest residents, the Lesser bush baby lives in dry forests and treed savannahs.
Hind legs are longer than forelegs to aid in jumping.
Fingers and toes are flattened at the ends with pads of thick skin to give them a better grip on tree trunks and branches. Back foot index toe has extended claw to assist in grasping. They are quick enough to catch mice and lizards. They also eat flowers, fruits, pollen, nectar and honey from wild bees. During the dry season Lesser bush baby's basic food is Acacia gum.