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Do you have Lemurs in other parts of the world?
Yes we have Lemurs in Africa,
Do ring tailed lemurs live in Africa?
Lemurs live in Madagascar.
Where do black lemurs live?
Black lemurs are found in northern Madagascar, off the coast of Africa.
Where do ruffed lemurs live?
Ruffed lemurs live in the tropical rainforests of eastern Madagascar, off the coast of Africa.
What countries do lemurs live in?
Lemurs live on the island of Madagascar, which is considered part of Africa.
To which continent are lemurs native?
Lemurs are largely native to the continent of Africa. More specifically, most of this animal's species can be found on the island of Madagascar, which is adjacent to the southeastern portion of the continent.
Do lemurs live in Mexico?
Outside of zoos, no. Lemurs are native of Madagascar (Africa)
Do lemurs live in Arizona?
Lemurs don't live in Africa, but live close-by on the large island of Madagascar. Madagascar is located off the southeast coast of Africa.
How did lemurs get to Madagascar?
The ancestral lemurs rafted to Madagascar on mats of floating vegetation from Africa (either from a flood or tsunami). This happened ~60 million years ago. The lemurs could not have been on Madagascar when it broke away from Africa because that happened ~160-180 million years ago, long before primates existed.
What are three animals that thrive the rain forests of Africa?
Three animals that thrive in the rainforests of Africa are jaguars, lemurs, and soldier ants.
Can lemurs swing from trees with their tails?
No, lemurs cannot swing from their tails. The ability to do so is called having a prehensile tail. Only some of the New World monkeys have this trait. No lemurs from Madagascar or monkeys from Africa or Asia can swing from their tails.
What is a lemur relative?
Lemurs are most closely related to the bushbabies (galagos) and pottos of Africa and the lorises of Southeast Asia. Lemurs are primates, so they are also closely related to tarsiers, monkeys, and apes.
