Results: Leaping Lemurs! Part 4 of 5
Lemurs are wet-nosed primates of the superfamily Lemuroidea, divided into eight families and consisting of 15 genera and around 100 extant species. They are endemic to the island of Madagascar. Most existing lemurs are small, with a pointed snout, large eyes, and a long tail. They usually live in trees and are active at night. In this series we'll learn a few interesting facts about these mammals that are considered by many experts as the most critically endangered mammals on the planet. With over 90% of species threatened, primarily due to massive habitat loss from deforestation (logging, mining, farming) and hunting for bushmeat in their native Madagascar, pushing many species to critically endangered status. The Lemur Conservation Network is my source for this series.
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Some lemurs sing a capella. Others communicate with stink! In the rainforests of east Madagascar, the indri, an animal known for its singing, often communicates through its songs. Both male and female indris sing together to mark their territory and assert their space. Ring-tailed lemurs also have a unique way of marking territory, using scent glands on their wrists and chest, especially during breeding season. Male lemurs mix secretions from these glands and lift their tails for "stink fights," which continue until one rival concedes. Do you think that these are interesting methods for claiming your space?
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Lemurs are the world's oldest living primates. With ancestors dating back over 70 million years to the time of the dinosaurs. They are a group of prosimians (pre-monkeys) that evolved in isolation on Madagascar, resulting in over 100 distinct species today, including the ring-tailed lemur and the indri. Were you aware that Lemur's are the worlds oldest living primates before this survey?
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