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The ring tailed lemur became extinct because of

habitat destruction getting hunted for food (bush meat) also kept as pets

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Ring-tailed lemurs are important seed dispersers, so many plants would suffer decreased genetic diversity and may eventually go extinct if no other animal disperses the seeds.

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Ring-tailed lemurs are seed dispersers for their environment.


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Lemurs live in the rain forest. You can find them on the island of Madagascar. They are also found in some islands that neighbor Madagascar.


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How will the loss of ring tailed lemurs affect the everglades?

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What is the most common species of lemurs?

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