Wilson, in litt.) Surveys are needed to determine the remaining areas of suitable habitat for the Crowned Lemurs and their population numbers so that adequate protective measures can be taken. All ...

There are more than 20 species of mouse lemurs ... how much remains to be known about these fascinating animals. Like all lemurs, mouse lemurs inhabit the island of Madagascar off the east ...

Many of these lemurs have incredibly high levels of genetic diversity, yet paradoxically, almost all—90%—of the more than 100 species that live on the island are threatened with extinction.

Yet, among this parade of ingenuity, one species stands out for their audacious approach to wellness: the red-fronted lemurs of Madagascar. These furry pharmacists don’t just seek medicinal ...

Several species of lemur, the field hamster and a whale species have been added to the global Red List of Threatened Species. A total of 103 of the 107 lemur species are now threatened with ...

The lemurs that we know today are small with big eyes and live in trees. More than 100 species live in Madagascar, and they all have high levels of genetic diversity. Yet, 90 percent of them are ...

Ring-tailed lemurs also spend a lot of time on the ground, which is unusual among lemur species. They forage for ... serving notice of their presence to all who can smell. During mating season ...

Visitors can look at the earliest lemurs and monkeys, elephant birds, mini hippos, and other species from Madagascar, South America, Africa and North America. “The exhibit is the story of primates, ...

No species of my linage, the simians. Over a vast sweep of time, 'the lemurs have diversified to fill all manner of different habitats. From the arid, spiny forests of the south, to the rocky ...

Moving about on all fours, the ring-tailed lemurs spend more time on the ground than any other lemur species. In the wild, the ring-tailed lemur is thought to live for around 15 years.