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What are some facts about endangered madagascar lemurs?


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There are different levels of threat to the survival of various lemur species and subspecies. Some lemurs, such as the Red-ruffed Lemur and some types of bamboo lemurs, are considered "Critically Endangered," with only a few remaining in the wild and a drastically reduced range of habitat. A step down is the list of "Endangered" lemurs, which includes the Hairy-eared Dwarf Lemur, the Golden Brown Mouse Lemur, and the Black and White Ruffed Lemur. These lemurs are not as close to the brink of extinction as those on the critical list but still face a good possibility of vanishing in the near future. "Vulnerable" species are facing a risk of extinction in the mid-term future, but not as soon as those on the endangered and critically endangered lists. The Black Lemur, Crowned Lemur, and a number of Fork-marked Lemurs are all on the vulnerable list. The group with the best chance of survival is considered "Lower Risk," and includes the Avahi, the Lesser Bamboo Lemur, and a number of Sportive lemurs. Visit the 2000 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species for more information about specific species and the criteria for each category.

Reasons for the threat to the survival of lemurs in their native home of Madagascar include large-scale deforestation for the purposes of agriculture and timber production, hunting of lemurs for food, and even fear of mysterious creatures like the Aye-aye. Madagascar is not a wealthy country, and conservation is not the first thing on someone's mind when he needs to put food on the table.

What is being done to help ensure their survival?

There are parts of the Madagascar rainforest which have been set aside as protected areas for the large number of unique plants and animals that call it home, and there are movements to expand those protected lands. In addition, the Malagasy people are being educated about why it's necessary to ensure the survival not only of the lemurs of Madagascar, but of all its remaining indigenous life forms. In an effort to bring money into the country while also preserving the environment, rather than gaining cash by the destruction of its natural resouces as has been done in the past, ecotourism has become a new source of profit. With ecotourism, everyone wins. Money is brought into the country and visitors get the chance of a lifetime -- to see this beautiful and diverse part of the world.

Here are some good websites:
http://www.wildmadagascar.org/wildlife/l...
http://www.tigerhomes.org/animal/ring_in...
http://bbsnews.net/article.php/200508101...
http://sciencebulletins.amnh.org/bio/f/l...

they are cute and make good characters in a movie

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