Lemur

usgb/ˈliːmər/
noun

A small type of monkey that lives in trees, usually in Madagascar.

I was amazed by the variety of lemurs in the Madagascar rainforest.
Visual representation of "lemur" - A small type of monkey that lives in trees, usually in Madagascar

Often appears as...

  • ring-tailed lemur
  • dwarf lemur
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Not Monkeys

Lemurs are often mistaken for monkeys, but they are more distantly related and unique to Madagascar.

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Unlike monkeys, lemurs have wet noses.
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Endangered Creatures

Many lemur species are endangered, mainly due to habitat loss and hunting.

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Conservation efforts are crucial to protect the endangered lemur populations.
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Diverse Family

Lemurs come in various sizes and appearances, from the tiny mouse lemur to the larger indri.

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The indri, one of the largest lemurs, can be heard vocalizing across the forest.
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