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Lemur


Lemur
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Copyright: Claude LAPLACE (CLAP) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 105 W: 3 N: 37] (437)
Genre: People
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 1994-08
Categories: Nature
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2006-10-11 14:46
Viewed: 1295
Points: 2
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note [French]
Lemurs can be found naturally only on Madagascar. Due to the separation of Madagascar from the African continent, lemurs became safe from competition and evolved into many species. About 63 types have been identified todate. All lemurs are endangered and 15 species are already extinct, mainly because of deforesting and hunting. The largest ever living type of lemur was the Archaeoindris with its weight ranging between 160 and 200 kg. It became extinct when humans first settled in Madagascar about 2000 years ago.

Lemurs are mainly vegetarian, generally they eat fruits and leaves. Some are night active, whilst others are active during the day or at dawn. Their habitats include the tropical lowland rainforest and the mountainous rainforest (up to 800 m) or the dry bushland in the south. Nearly all lemurs spend most of their time in the trees. They use their voices, smells and legs for communication.

The term "lemur" has derived from the Latin "lemures", which means "spirit of the nights". This likely refers to many lemurs and their night active behaviour and large, reflective eyes.
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this is very beautiful!!!!

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