Scientific name : Lemuroidea
Family : Lemuroidea
Native to : Island of Madagascar
Interesting fact : There are a number of species of lemurs ranging from the world’s smallest primate weighing 30 gm to 9 kg and larger species weighing 160-200 kg.
Conservation status : Some critically endangered to least concerned species
The smaller species primarily consume fruit and insects, while the larger species are more herbivorous, consuming mostly plant material. Lemurs are seasonal breeders and their mating season lasts less than 3 weeks. The females give birth to one offspring in larger species and more than one in smaller species following a gestation period of 18-24 weeks and 9-10 weeks respectively.
