The bamboo lemur is important for several reasons, including its unique ecological role as a specialist feeder on bamboo, which helps maintain the health of its ecosystem. Additionally, it serves as an indicator species for environmental health, reflecting the state of its habitat in Madagascar. Conservation efforts for the bamboo lemur also help protect other species and biodiversity in its ecosystem, highlighting the interconnectedness of species. Furthermore, its status as a threatened species underscores the urgent need for conservation action to preserve Madagascar's unique wildlife.
Golden bamboo lemur was created in 1987.
Greater bamboo lemur was created in 1871.
The greater bamboo lemur is endangered due to habitat loss and hunting.
The greater bamboo lemur my be able to tolerate cyanide, which can be found in the shoots of the bamboo it eats.
Western lesser bamboo lemur was created in 1975.
Southern lesser bamboo lemur was created in 1987.
Lac Alaotra bamboo lemur was created in 1975.
Eastern lesser bamboo lemur was created in 1795.
The greater bamboo lemur is endangered due to habitat loss and hunting.
Supporting conservation and humanitarian programs that work in Madagascar will help save many species of lemur, including the greater bamboo lemur.
The greater bamboo lemur (Prolemur simus) lives in a few isolated areas along the east coast of Madagascar.
Golden bamboo lemurs do not have a "special body part" if compared to the other bamboo lemur species. They do have a high tolerance of cyanide, but that's a difference in biochemistry and not anatomy.