New research reveals how rising demand for lemur meat is contributing to the species’ decline in Madagascar.

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Lemur meat has become a discreet urban delicacy in Madagascar, with an estimated 13,000 lemurs sold annually in surveyed cities—mostly through hidden hunter-to-client channels. Peri-urban hunters run ...

A critically endangered type of lemur has arrived at a zoo, making it only the tenth wildlife park in the world to hold the species. Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust (DWCT), in Jersey, said a three ...

A shocking new analysis estimates that almost 13,000 lemurs are slaughtered and eaten every year. View on euronews ...

This means that wild lemurs live exclusively on the island of Madagascar. Mongoose lemurs are also found wild on the nearby Comoros Islands, but this is likely due to human introduction. 2. There are ...

Researchers are investigating a sudden spike in pregnancies in one black-and-white ruffed lemur population that might signal environmental stress to the mammals A population of black-and-white ruffed ...

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 ...