Greater bamboo lemurs, recently thought to be extinct, are critically endangered. One Malagasy woman is on a mission to restore lemur populations while also helping local communities, including young ...

Deep in the forests of Madagascar, one woman is rewriting the fate of a lemur species once thought to be lost. The greater bamboo lemur was on the brink of extinction — until Maholy Ravaloharimanitra.

An occasional series where Mongabay founder Rhett Ayers Butler shares analysis, perspectives and story summaries. Patricia Wright arrived in Madagascar nearly four decades ago to look for a lemur ...

If you've ever watched a nature documentary featuring lemurs — or the animated feature "Madagascar," with characters King Julien, Maurice and Mort — you have probably fallen in love with the ...

Lemurs, the small primates with bushy tails and large, expressive eyes, are among the world's most endangered species. According to the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) Red List, ...

DURHAM, N.C. -- It’s quite possible that no one in the world has diagnosed, treated, and otherwise cared for more lemurs than veterinarian Dr. Cathy Williams. Since joining the Duke Lemur Center in ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Lemurs first arrived on the island of Madagascar 53.2 million years ...

Lemurs are among the best-known representatives of Madagascar's animal kingdom. They make up more than 15% of all primate species living today—even though the island covers less than 1% of Earth's ...

Thousands of threatened lemurs are killed by specialist hunters every year to feed a lucrative urban market for their meat in cities across Madagascar. While rural subsistence hunting is seasonal and ...

Founder’s Briefs: An occasional series where Mongabay founder Rhett Ayers Butler shares analysis, perspectives and story summaries. In Madagascar’s cities, a quiet but lucrative market is reshaping ...