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Classification of Lemurs
The 5 families of lemurs contain 99 species and subspecies.
Infraorder Lemuriformes
Family Cheirogaleidae: dwarf and mouse lemurs (5 genera, 30 species)
Family Daubentoniidae: Aye-aye (1 genus, 1 species)
Family Indriidae: woolly lemurs, sifakas, and allies (3 genera, 19 species)
Family Lemuridae: lemurs (5 genera, 24 species)
Family Lepilemuridae: sportive lemurs (1 genus, 25 species)
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Planet of the Lemur: 10 Beautiful Little-Known... →
“Most people have heard of the Ring-tailed Lemur and could suppose that it is the only species. However, there are many varieties of Lemur, a lot of which are beautiful and incredibly rare. Take a look in to the planet of the lemurs and discover for yourself the wonderful diversity of this lesser known family of animals.”
Decent overview - with lots of excellent photographs!
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