Conservation International Tropical Field Guides

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Lemurs of Madagascar

by Russell A. Mittermeier, Ian Tattersall, William R Konstant, David M. Meyers, and Roderic B Mast

Published 1 January 1995

Lemurs are primates found exclusively on Madagascar, but their appearance and the extraordinary diversity of species have captured the interest of primate watchers everywhere. This guide profiles all 50 known species and subspecies of lemurs, from their origins and discovery to recent studies and on-going conservation efforts. Included are full descriptions, many color images, maps showing distribution patterns, and detailed drawings of the postures and behaviors used by naturalists to distinguish between species.