dwarf lemur
primate
Also known as: Cheirogaleus
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A dwarf lemur is a very small primate belonging to the genus Microcebus. Lemurs, in general, are primitive primates indigenous to Madagascar. Dwarf lemurs are part of the family Cheirogaleidae, which are considered among the most primitive living lemurs. These small creatures store fat in their tails and become dormant during dry periods, living in pairs. Mouse lemurs, which are the smallest living primates, are also part of this family.12
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