lemur
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The impact of predation -- combined with low reproductive rates and potentially high inbreeding of the lemur population of Betampona -- could affect the survival of this species at this site, researchers said.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 19, 2024
She added: "Capybara baby Tango demanded cuddles from the author, lemur Clementine happily settled down next to her, and meerkat Blossom sat on her lap to listen to the story."
From BBC ● Mar. 7, 2024
Finally, another officer is able to grab the lemur and hold it still as his partner gently gets it “snuggled up” in the towel, the Springfield Police Department said in a Facebook post.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 14, 2023
Although humans don’t naturally hibernate, the ability is found in species from nearly every mammalian lineage, from Madagascar’s fat-tailed dwarf lemur to the arctic ground squirrel.
From Science Magazine ● May 24, 2023
The stuffed lemur sat on The Peacock’s shoulder.
From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray
Islands are home to an estimated 20% to 30% of Earth's species and are well known for unusual wildlife, including Madagascan lemurs and Komodo dragons.
From Science Daily ● May 28, 2026
There’s a charity called Monkeys Without Borders, led by a woman who has “changed her name to Xotica Lemur, even though lemurs are not monkeys.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 22, 2026
You’ll find everything from red pandas to critically endangered black-and-white ruffed lemurs.
From Salon ● Mar. 31, 2026
Owls and lemurs rotate their necks to look around.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 19, 2025
Most of them show birds and butterflies, but others have dinosaurs and lemurs on them.
From "Dragons in a Bag" by Zetta Elliott
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