greater bamboo lemur
primate
Also known as: Prolemur simus
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The greater bamboo lemur (Prolemur simus) is a species of lemur, which is a type of primate indigenous to Madagascar. Lemurs are generally characterized by large eyes, foxlike faces, and long hind limbs, though their intelligence is considered less than that of monkeys.1
Greater bamboo lemurs are part of the gentle lemur family and inhabit the rainforests of eastern and northwestern Madagascar. Their diet primarily consists of bamboo stems. They are classified as highly endangered.1
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