Lemurs are small social primates with pointed snouts, large eyes, and a long tail. These charismatic creatures are a favorite of children. There are about 100 living species and all of them live on ...

The distribution and biogeography of the ringtailed lemur (Lemur catta) in Madagascar / Steven M. Goodman, Soava V. Rakotoarisoa and Lucienne Wilmé -- A preliminary estimate of Lemur catta population ...

Banner image: A ring-tailed lemur in a tamarind tree in a reserve in Madagascar. (Credit: CC photo by Frank Vassen via Wikimedia Commons) In 2003, a team of primatologists led by CU Boulder trapped, ...

MAINZ, Germany, July 30, 2013 (ENS) – Drenched with rain and working in the dense forests of southern Madagascar, researchers have identified a new species of dwarf lemur previously unknown to science ...

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High in the canopies of Madagascar’s eastern rainforests live two critically endangered species of ruffed lemur, among the most famous of the island’s wildlife. Now, new models of climate change and ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Lemurs first arrived on the island of Madagascar 53.2 million years ...