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Lemurs are part of a class of primates known as prosimians, and make up the infraorder Lemuriformes. These animals are the evolutionary predecessors of monkeys and apes (simians). The term "lemur" is derived from the Latin word lemures, which means "spirits of the night". This likely refers to many lemurs' nocturnal behavior and their large, reflective eyes. It is generically used for four families of prosimians:

Cheirogaleidae, the mouse-lemurs and dwarf lemurs
Lemuridae, common lemurs
Megaladapidae, sportive lemurs
Indridae, leaping lemurs
Lemurs are found naturally only on the island of Madagascar, and some smaller surrounding islands, including the Comoros (where it is likely they were introduced by humans). While they were displaced in the rest of the world by monkeys, apes, and other primates, the lemurs were safe from competition on Madagascar and differentiated into a number of species. These range in size from about 30 grams to perhaps as large as 200 kilograms. The larger species have all become extinct since humans settled on Madagascar, and since the early 20th century the largest lemurs reach about 7 kilograms. Typically, the smaller lemurs are active at night (nocturnal), while the larger ones are active during the day (diurnal).

All lemurs are endangered species, due mainly to habitat destruction (deforestation) and hunting. Although conservation efforts are under way, options are limited because of the lemurs' limited range and because Madagascar is desperately poor. Currently, there are approximately 32 living lemur species.

Taxonmony

Phylum: Chordata
Class: mammalia
Order: Primates
Family:

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Lemur
The Wild Ones
Physical description, communication, habits, range, reproduction, diet, status etc. Read More

Lemur
Searworld.Org
includes fun facts and ecology and conservation related to Lemurs Read More

Black and White Ruffled Lemur
The Wild Ones
There are two ruffed lemur, the black and while ruffed lemur and the red ruffed lemur. Read More

Red Ruffed Lemur
The Wild Ones
Diet, family, reproduction, appearance etc. Read More

Fat-Tailed Dwarf Lemur
The Wild Ones
General information on fat-tailed dwarf lemurs, the smallerst of the lemurs. Read More

Red Ruffed Lemur
The Living Schoolbook - The Cyberzoo project
Red Ruffed Lemur Read More

Black and White Ruffed Lemur
Honolulu Zoo
Black and White Ruffed Lemur Read More

Black lemur
Honolulu Zoo
Black lemur Read More

Ring-Tailed Lemur
Honolulu Zoo
Ring-Tailed Lemur Read More

Ring-tailed Lemur
National Geographic - Creature Feature Archive
Ring-tailed Lemur fun facts Read More

Black lemur
BBC Nature: Wildfacts
Black lemur: Facts and Pictures Read More

Brown lemur
BBC Nature: Wildfacts
Brown lemur: Facts and Pictures Read More

Fat-tailed dwarf lemur
BBC Nature: Wildfacts
Fat-tailed dwarf lemur: Facts and Pictures Read More

Greater bamboo lemur
BBC Nature: Wildfacts
Greater bamboo lemur: Facts and Pictures Read More

Grey mouse lemur
BBC Nature: Wildfacts
Grey mouse lemur: Facts and Pictures Read More

Lesser bamboo lemur
BBC Nature: Wildfacts
Lesser bamboo lemur: Facts and Pictures Read More

Pygmy mouse lemur
BBC Nature: Wildfacts
Pygmy mouse lemur: Facts and Pictures Read More

Ring-tailed lemur
BBC Nature: Wildfacts
Ring-tailed lemur: Facts and Pictures Read More

Ruffed lemur
BBC Nature: Wildfacts
Ruffed lemur: Facts and Pictures Read More

Black Lemur
Sedgwick County Zoo
Black Lemur fact sheet Read More

Black and White Ruffed Lemur
Sedgwick County Zoo
Black and White Ruffed Lemur fact sheet Read More

Red-Ruffed Lemur
Sedgwick County Zoo
Red-Ruffed Lemur fact sheet Read More

Ring-Tailed Lemur
Sedgwick County Zoo
Ring-Tailed Lemur fact sheet Read More

Ring-Tailed Lemur
PBS
About Ring-Tailed Lemur Read More

lemur
BBCi
Interesting facts on Lemurs. "They don't use grooming for neatness or vanity - they use it to gain them power and to make them friends!". Read More

Mouse Lemur
National Geographic
Mouse Lemur fact sheet and pictures; video clip Read More

Ring-Tailed Lemur
National Geographic
Ring-Tailed Lemur fact sheet and pictures; video clip; audio clip Read More

Ring-tailed Lemur
National Zoo
Ring-tailed Lemur fact sheet Read More

Red-fronted Lemur
National Zoo
Red-fronted Lemur fact sheet Read More

Lemur
Africana.com
Brief article about Lemur Read More

Black And White Ruffed Lemur
Houston Zoo
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Red-Fronted Lemur
Houston Zoo
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Ring-Tailed Lemur
Houston Zoo
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