Lemurs News

Five baby lemurs have been born at the Bronx Zoo's Madagascar exhibit in the year since it opened, reports the Wildlife Conservation Society. Three red ruffed lemurs, one collared lemur…

Despite being one of the last habitable land masses on earth to be settled by man, Madagascar has lost more of its forests than most countries; less than 10% of…

31-Mar update Eleven conservation organizations—including WWF, CI, and WCS—have banded together to condemn logging in Madagascar's world renowned parks during a time of political crisis. Taking advantage of the turmoil…

What's happening in Madagascar and what does it mean for conservation? 31-Mar update | 30-Mar update | 23-Mar update Political turmoil in Madagascar has wrecked the country's emerging ecotourism industry…

Sherritt's response [added Jan 26, 20009] One of the world's largest nickel mines will have adverse impacts on a threatened and biologically-rich forest in Madagascar, say conservationists. The $3.8 billion…

Madagascar denies 'land grab' by South Korean conglomerate Madagascar denies 'land grab' by South Korean conglomerate mongabay.com November 22, 2008

An interview with ringtailed lemur expert Alison Jolly An interview with ringtailed lemur expert Alison Jolly Rhett A. Butler, mongabay.com October 6, 2008 Madagascar has more than 100 types of…

Dell becomes carbon neutral by saving endangered lemurs Dell becomes carbon neutral by saving endangered lemurs Rhett Butler, mongabay.com August 6, 2008 Dell, the world's largest computer maker, announced it…

How a researcher developed the world's most sophisticated program for mapping endangered species Developing the world's most sophisticated programfor mapping endangered species: An Interview with Steven Phillips of AT&T Labs…

Population of critically endangered lemurs discovered in Madagascar Population of critically endangered lemurs discovered in Madagascar mongabay.com July 22, 2008 Scientists in Madagascar have discovered a population of greater bamboo…

Tiny lemur species discovered in Madagascar Tiny lemur species discovered in Madagascar mongabay.com July 14, 2008 Researchers have discovered a previously unknown species of mouse lemur on the island of…

Lemurs are key to health of Madagascar's rainforests Lemurs are key to health of Madagascar's rainforests Rhett A. Butler, mongabay.com June 12, 2008 Lemurs play a key role in the…

Madagascar signs big carbon deal to fund rainforest conservation Madagascar signs big carbon deal to fund rainforest conservation Rhett A. Butler, mongabay.com June 11, 2008 Madagascar will sell more than…

Madagascar's deforestation rate drops 8-fold in parks Madagascar's deforestation rate drops 8-fold in parks mongabay.com March 10, 2008 Madagascar's deforestation rate in protected areas has fallen by eight-fold since the…

Aye-aye diverged from other lemurs 66M years ago Aye-aye diverged from other lemurs 66M years ago wildmadagascar.org February 25, 2008 The aye-aye — a bizarre, nocturnal lemur that taps on…

Photos: rare aye-aye lemur born at Bristol Zoo Gardens Photos: rare aye-aye lemur born at Bristol Zoo Gardens Jeremy Hance, mongabay.com January 16, 2008 Photos courtesy of Bristol Zoo Gardens…

UNESCO lists rainforests of Madagascar as Heritage sites UNESCO lists rainforests of Madagascar as Heritage sites Rhett A. Butler, mongabay.com July 3, 2007 UNESCO has listed six rainforest parks in…

An interview with lemur expert Dr. Patricia Wright Conservation is saving lemurs and helping people in Madagascar: An interview with lemur expert Dr. Patricia Wright wildmadagascar.org May 7, 2007 Madagascar,…

Lemurs at risk due to invasion of feral beasts, global warming Feral beasts threaten lemurs in Madagascar: An interview with lemur expert Dr. Michelle Sauther Rhett A. Butler, wildmadagascar.org February…

Dodging leeches in Madagascar's unexplored rainforest Adventures with Julie Larsen Maher, staff photographer of WCS It is called a rainforest for a reason—because it rains.... and rains. As my field…

Ringtailed lemurs can recognize each other by scent according to a study published in the current issue of the journal Animal Behaviour. The research, conducted by Elizabeth S. Scordato and…

3 new lemur species identified in Madagascar 3 new lemur species identified in Madagascar wildmadagascar.org November 27, 2006 Genetic analysis has revealed three previously unknown species of lemurs on the…

Lemur conservation requires poverty alleviation initiatives in Madagascar An interview with lemur expert Charlie Welch: Lemur conservation requires poverty alleviation initiatives in Madagascar Patience and a sense of humor help…

Climate Change Threatens Lemurs Climate Change Threatens Lemurs Earthwatch Institute September 18, 2006 Tropical rainforests are among the most stable environments on Earth, but they are still no match for…

Orangutans and chimps are smarter than monkeys and lemurs Orangutans and chimps are smarter than monkeys and lemurs mongabay.com August 1, 2006 The great apes are the smartest of all…

Rare indri lemur born in forest reserve in Madagascar Rare indri lemur born in forest reserve in Madagascar wildmadagascar.org July 13, 2006 A rare lemur known for its haunting whale-like…

3 new lemurs named in Madagascar 3 new lemurs named in Madagascar Conservation International June 21, 2006 To recognize an internationally renowned primatologist and champion of Madagascar's unique biodiversity, scientists…

Why does Madagascar have so many unique animals?y Climate Change May be Responsible for Madagascar's Biodiversity Why does Madagascar have so many unique animals? wildmadagascar.org May 24, 2006 Scientists have…

Madagascar establishes new park system to protect lemurs, benefit people Madagascar establishes new park system to protect lemurs, benefit people IRIN, a UN humanitarian news and information service January 17,…