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Lemurs Bushbabies and Aye-Ayes
Prosimian, or lower primates, include 6 families and approximately 50 species altogether. These animals represent the earliest primates on the evolutionary tree. Most are native to Madagascar, Asia, and Africa. Specialized hands and feet are a key indicator of Prosimians.
761 Questions
What is the population for the black lemurs?
There are no estimates of the total population available.
I have seen some ring tailed lemurs as pets, so i suppose
What role do lemurs play in their environment?
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.
Bushbabies are from Africa and are arboreal (i.e. they live in trees).
Where do ring-tailed lemurs live and what sounds do they make?
Ring-tailed lemurs live in southern and south-western Madagascar.
They make many vocalizations, from soft purrs to loud howls. Many of their vocalizations can be found on Wikipedia.
How does the aye aye make babies?
Nothing is published about aye-aye mating, although they have successfully bred in captivity. All we know is that they are one of the few lemur species that does not have a strict mating season.
What are some types of bush babies?
There are 3 general types of bush baby (or galago): greater bush babies, lesser bush babies, and needle-clawed bush babies.
What is a large species of lemur?
The largest living species of lemur is either the indri or the diademed sifaka, both weighing close to 10kg. Around 17 species of giant lemur have gone extinct since humans arrived on the island 2,000 years ago, and the largest (Archeoindris) was the size of a male gorilla.
Why is the phrase the eyes have it used?
The phrase is 'the ayes have it'. It means that the people who agree with a proposition have won a vote about it. ('Aye' is an old word for 'yes'.)
Who are Ring tailed lemur enemies?
me and you
there might not be any enemies with the ring tailed lemur
It has been noted that the fossa (Cryptoprocta ferox) is capable of preying upon the Aye-aye, but it is unclear from the literature whether it has ever been observed. Otherwise, no other predators are currently known.
Although they don't usually kill them for food, many rural Malagasy people kill them because they believe the Aye-aye brings bad luck or even death.
Why is the greater bamboo lemur endangered?
The greater bamboo lemur is endangered due to habitat loss and hunting.
