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Over the past four years, a study found more than 10,000 lemurs were sold for pricey dishes across 17 cities in Madagascar.

The Duke Lemur Center in Durham, which houses the largest number of lemurs outside Madagascar, is hosting Lemur Week through April 5 in conjunction with the release of a new IMAX 3D film, "Island Of ...

Where do lemurs come from and what are their origins? The ancestors of the lemurs would have arrived from Africa to Madagascar by natural floating rafts 65 million years ago. Then they evolved and ...

Thailand is sending almost 1,000 highly endangered tortoises and lemurs home to Madagascar in a landmark victory against animal trafficking, with the first batch on its way on Saturday. The ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Many of Madagascar’s charismatic lemurs are in big trouble. Slash ...

Ahead of opening its newest exhibit, Habitat Madagascar, the Lehigh Valley Zoo announced two new residents who’ll make their home in the new year-round facility. Red-ruffed lemurs Weasley, a ...

Two new lemurs will be joining the Lehigh Valley Zoo as part of a new exhibit next week. The zoo announced Thursday that two ruffed lemurs, Weasley and Makira, will debut at the grand opening of the ...

Dr. Patricia Wright, the trailblazing scientist featured in the new IMAX ® movie “Island of Lemurs: Madagascar,” will talk about her work with these endangered primates in a special presentation on ...

Just a few thousand years ago, Madagascar was inhabited by giant lemurs. Just a few thousand years ago, the island of Madagascar was inhabited by giant lemurs. How did such a diverse group of primates ...