Such scuffles are normal behaviors for lemurs and can leave them with cuts, bite marks and other wounds. On one occasion, a male named Aracus got hurt in a skirmish with a younger rival over a female and cut his hand and cheek. In another case, a lemur named HerodotusRead More →
Lemurs are generally small in size, and their face somewhat resembles a mouse’s face in smaller species or a fox’s face in larger species. Many lemur species have a snout, and all have a wet and hairless nose with curved nostrils, which is unique among primates and makes them superiorRead More →
Most existing lemurs are small, have a pointed snout, large eyes, and a long tail. They chiefly live in trees (arboreal), and are active at night (nocturnal). Lemurs share resemblance with other primates, but evolved independently from monkeys and apes. Where do lemurs mostly live? Lemurs are primates found onlyRead More →
The lemurs’ personalities also come through loud and clear, often reflected in the names the researchers have given them. Many are docile and compliant, but Feisty will attack. Murderface, another aggressive one, lets out an uncharacteristic, high-pitched screech. What eats a mouse lemur? The most significant predators of the grayRead More →
Lemurs are primates found only on the African island of Madagascar and some tiny neighboring islands. … Because of its geographic isolation, Madagascar is home to many amazing animals found nowhere else on Earth. Why do ring tailed lemurs live in Madagascar? It’s thought they floated over from the AfricanRead More →