A Tumblr blog devoted to lemurs, in all their glory.
This blog is run by tehhen. Questions? Comments? Weird things to say? Ask here. Want to submit your lemur-y goodness? Click here!
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Catching Elephant is a theme by Andy Taylor
The silky Sifaka, an endangered species of lemurs in the the Malagasy rain forest, is under threat. - Protecting African Forests: Wangari Maathai’s Legacy
WildMadagascar: Government cracks down on illegal logging in Madagascar — good news for lemurs!
“Radioactive Lemur” 2009.
some kind of cheap, tracing-print method, acrylic, white out, and sharpie.
Don’t pollute things. Yeah.
National Geographic Magazine - Madagascar's Pierced Heart
“The island’s geographic isolation created a wonderland of biological richness. Now population pressures and political turmoil speed the plunder of its rosewood, minerals, and gems.” An informative, if wholly depressing, article about Madagascar’s current ecological issues.
(Photo gallery contains potentially disturbing images, including lemur soup and deforested land. It’s important information to know about, but approach with caution nevertheless.)
“Day gradually became night at 11:45 am inside the mouse lemur room at the Lemur Center. It wasn’t an eclipse. It was a new more natural lighting system that lets mouse lemurs have a more natural environment. Natural environment. Natural behavior. More relaxed life. Better research. All good!” (DLC). — Look at those little dilated eyes!
