An Odd Ancient Giant Lemur

Before the human settlement on the island, around 200 AD, the island of Madagascar (off eastern Africa) was inhabited by huge birds weighing one half of a tonne and huge lemurs as big as gorillas. Lemurs are the most primitive primates and, even today, Madagascar still represents their heaven... [ read more >> ]

A leaping Verreux sifaka (Propithecus verreauxi)

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A leaping Verreux sifaka (Propithecus verreauxi)