Are lemurs related to squirrels

Answer 1

Lemurs are primates and squirrels are rodents, and according to genetic evidence, they last shared a common ancestor during the Cretaceous (approximately 85 to 95 million years ago). So yes, they are related, however lemurs are more closely related other primates.

Answer 2

Man is closely related to monkey, but is based in physical attributes, according to the theory of the Evolution of Man. However, I still believe that human beings were created in the image of God, based in The Bible.

Answer 3

Well, honey, lemurs and squirrels both fall under the category of mammals, but they are about as related as a pineapple is to a watermelon. Lemurs are actually primates, distant cousins of ours, while squirrels belong to the rodent family. So, in the grand scheme of things, lemurs and squirrels are about as related as a rock is to a pair of scissors.

Answer 4

Oh, dude, lemurs and squirrels are like distant cousins at a family reunion where they kinda nod at each other from across the room. Lemurs are actually more closely related to monkeys and apes, while squirrels are in a whole different branch of the family tree. So, like, they're both part of the big, crazy tree of life, but they're not exactly swapping family recipes at Thanksgiving.

Answer 5

Lemurs are most closely related to lorises and bushbabies, the other strepsirrhine primates.

Answer 6

Monkeys are related to lemurs.----- i agree with this person! thank and for the person who said they look like cats.... you are sooooo wrong!!! hahaaha thank you again person :D

Answer 7

Lemurs are distant cousins of monkeys and apes. Their lineages are thought to have diverged between than 60 and 80 millions years ago.

Answer 8

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Answer 9

Lemurs are primates.