Lemur (15")

Lemurs (the name comes from Latin lemures – ghosts or spirits). They are native only to the island of Madagascar. There are about 100 different species of lemurs. Most existing lemurs are small, have a pointed snout, large eyes, and a long tail. They chiefly live in trees (arboreal), and are active at night (nocturnal). Lemurs share resemblance with other primates, however they evolved independently from monkeys and apes. Most eat a wide variety of fruits and leaves, while some are specialists. Two species of lemurs may coexist in the same forest due to different diets.