Animals in Focus: Lemur Facts

"Read time – 1 minute Endemic to Madagascar and the Comoro Islands off Madagascar’s north-west coast, lemurs have bemused and intrigued naturalists for years. Their range of interesting behaviours, from singing like a whale (the Indri) to sashaying across the sand like a ballet dancer (the Sifaka), have kept these prosimian primates popular with zoologists..."

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Endemic to Madagascar and the Comoro Islands off Madagascar’s north-west coast, lemurs have bemused and intrigued naturalists for years.

Their range of interesting behaviours, from singing like a whale (the Indri) to sashaying across the sand like a ballet dancer (the Sifaka), have kept these prosimian primates popular with zoologists and wildlife enthusiasts alike.

Thought to be around fifty different species in existence, there is no shortage of fascinating lemur facts to share. Here are a few of our favourites…

Fun Facts about Lemurs

Animals in Focus: Lemur FactsRing-tailed lemur, Madagascar
Animals in Focus: Lemur FactsAnja Reserve, Madagascar 
Animals in Focus: Lemur FactsRing-tailed lemur 
Animals in Focus: Lemur FactsDancing Sifaka Lemur 

Take a look at our trips to Madagscar below and see these wonderful creatures for yourself.