Lemurs: Ghosts of the Forest - Herbivores (Plant Eaters)

Lemurs: Ghosts of the Forest
Photos courtesy of Duke Lemur Center
Duke University

Unique creatures native to the island of Madagascar, lemurs attract our attention with their mysterious nature and bright, round eyes. With a name derived from the Latin word for "ghost," lemurs are a link to ancient primates and are known as prosimians ("before monkeys").

With much of their Madagascar rainforest habitat lost to continuing deforestation, the future of lemurs is threatened. Conservation groups and researchers around the world are working to ensure their survival through captive breeding programs, species reintroduction, and observational research.

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