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true lemur

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Also known as: Lemuridae

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Lemur diversity
The “true lemurs” (family Lemuridae) include five genera and about 20 species. The best known of these is the ring-tailed lemur (Lemur catta), commonly seen in zoos. It is unique both in its habitat (some dry and rocky areas of Madagascar) and for its striped tail…
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The “true lemurs” (family Lemuridae) include five genera and about 20 species. The best known of these is the ring-tailed lemur (Lemur catta), commonly seen in zoos. It is unique both in its habitat (some dry and rocky areas of Madagascar) and for its striped tail…
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Classification
lemurs) Family Lemuridae (“true” lemurs) 5 genera, about 18 species from Madagascar. 1 Holocene fossil genus. Family Megaladapidae (sportive and koala lemurs) 1 genus, at least 10 species from Madagascar. 1 Holocene fossil genus. Family Indridae
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lemurs) Family Lemuridae (“true” lemurs) 5 genera, about 18 species from Madagascar. 1 Holocene fossil genus. Family Megaladapidae (sportive and koala lemurs) 1 genus, at least 10 species from Madagascar. 1 Holocene fossil genus. Family Indridae
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