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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.

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Can you have a capuchin monkey as a pet in Alberta?

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Is it legal for you to have a brain.. Who the hell would want a capuchin monkey.. They bite scream and you would devote your whole life to raising them. There are no breeders in Canada only the U.S. and it's illegal to import them. Have fun with all the scares they leave on your body flick face.

How do bush babies hunt?

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Yes they do . If you don't believe it see this video .

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sn8sTmGTE8s

They are NOT Vegan or vegetarian. They live on the Savannahs of Africa without even stone tool technology. They will even hunt down the occasional leopard.

Where does the Aye-aye lemur sleep?

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They sleep curled up in a ball with their tails swishing away other animals. YAY!+ <3

What is an adult lemur called?

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An adult monkey is called an adult monkey

Why are aye-ayes called aye-ayes?

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The history of the name (etymology) is not known precisely. The name sounds similar to "heh heh", a way of saying "I don't know" in the native tongue (Malagasy). Because the aye-aye is often feared as a bad omen or evil spirit, the local people avoid naming the animal directly.

Sonnerat (in 1782) claimed that the name came from a "cry of exclamation and astonishment" from the local guides. However, the aye-aye (locally: "hai hai" or "hay hay") is known by this name across the island, and it is unlikely that the local people adopted a name given by a European.

Some lemur names in Madagascar derive from vocalizations made by the animal, but this is not the case with the aye-aye.

When do Lemurs leave their babies?

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Female lemurs usually wean their offspring at the beginning of the rainy season, which is when food is most plentiful and their offspring stand the best chance of survival. In some species, either the males or females will stay and live with the rest of the troop while the other gender will disperse to find mates. In other species, the young may live with their parents and siblings for a few years until they mature more and are ready to find a mate.

How can you tell a female or male bushbaby apart?

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Well one has male reproductive parts the other female parts

How much is a bush baby?

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hi, our three lesser bush babies eat a small hand-full of grapes/fruit and about 3 tablespoons of fruit yogurt in the evening. the fruit however is not always finished as they do catch the odd flying insect.

Lemurs tarsiers and lorises are members of what primate group?

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Lemurs, tarsiers, and lorises belong to a group of primates called prosimians.

The sub-order Strepsirrhini (curly-nosed primates) are non-tarsier prosimians, and the sub-order Haplorrhini (dry-nosed primates) includes tarsiers and simians.

Do Lemurs walk on their knuckles?

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yes lemurs do walk take a look at this vid to see them.............................................

http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://static.howstuffworks.com/gif/lemurs-live-in-madagascar-1.jpg&imgrefurl=http://animals.howstuffworks.com/mammals/lemurs-live-in-madagascar.htm/printable&usg=__Hh0VNDZ_8wF1N8FMtxxlsJ3iyzQ=&h=300&w=400&sz=15&hl=en&start=19&um=1&tbnid=WqJxYr7mTS_ZCM:&tbnh=93&tbnw=124&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dmadagascar%2Bthe%2Bcountry%26hl%3Den%26um%3D1

How do lemurs breathe?

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amphibians breathe by a pump action where the air is drawn into the buccopharyngeal region (near the cheek) through the nostrils. their nostrils then close and the air is forced into the frogs lungs when the it contracts its throat. they supplement this with gas exchange through their skin.

Is it illegal to own lemurs in Canada?

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depends what province u live in and what kind of monkey u wanna get...call your local government office or humane society and ask...

Is the Ring-Tailed lemur endangered?

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Yes, the Ring-tailed lemur (Lemur catta) is considered an endangered species. According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the Ring-tailed lemur is listed as endangered due to habitat loss, hunting, and live capture for the pet trade. The species is endemic to Madagascar, where its population has declined by more than 50% over the last three decades, and continues to decline at an alarming rate. Conservation efforts are being made to protect the species and their habitats, including the creation of protected areas and conservation programs to promote sustainable development and community involvement in conservation efforts.

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Who discovered the aye aye?

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It was formally described by science in 1788 by Johann Friedrich Gmelin.

Are there any symbiotic relationships with ring-tailed lemurs and other organisms?

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No, ring-tailed lemurs do not have any symbiotic relationship.

Does a aye-aye live in the rainforest?

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The aye-aye lives primarily on the east coast of Madagascar. Its natural habitat is rainforest or deciduous forest, but many live in cultivated areas due to deforesting. Rainforest aye-ayes, the most common, dwell in canopy areas, and are usually sighted upwards of 700 meters altitude. They sleep during the day in nests built in the forks of trees.

What type of fruits do lemurs eat?

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Lemurs eat the fruits that are native to Madagascar, including tamarind among many others. Some will eat fruit from introduced species, including prickly pear and coconut.

How many Ring Tailed Lemurs live together in a group?

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There are no precise counts for how many ring-tailed lemurs are left. However, there are more of them in captivity than any other primate, and in the wild they are classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN, although their population is in considerable decline.

How do lemurs us their claws?

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Lemurs (except the Aye-aye) have nails instead of claws, just like us. They can be a little sharp, and they might break the skin if they scratch you. The only exception is the second toe on their hind legs, which has a claw-like nail that is used for grooming.

What is a male lemur called?

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Their is no special name for a baby monkey. They can be called infants, or babies, or any term you would use for a human baby.

However, there is a term for all non-human babies. You can say, "Monkeys take good care of their young." The term "young" means babies or juveniles.

Are bush baby's monkeys?

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No, Bushbabies (or Galagos) are prosimian or Strepsirrhine primates. Monkeys are simian or Haplorrhine primates.