Milne-Edwards' sportive lemur

Edwards Sportive Lemur ( Lepilemur edwardsi )

The Edwards Sportive Lemur ( Lepilemur edwardsi ) is a living primate in Madagascar from the group of lemurs within the lemurs.

Features

Edwards lemurs are among the major representatives of the lemurs. They reach a body length 24-29 inches, which must be added a 26 to 30 centimeters long tail comes. The weight is 1.0 to 1.2 kilograms. Their fur is gray brown on the back, the shoulders, the upper arms and thighs are significantly darker. The belly is light gray with whitish spots. The long tail ends in a white tip. The rounded head is gray, the eyes are large, the ears protrude relatively far from the fur.

Distribution and habitat

Edwards lemurs inhabit dry deciduous forests in north-western Madagascar, their range lies between the rivers Mahajamba and Betseboke. They occur in up to 450 meters above sea level.

Way of life

Edwards lemurs are nocturnal lemurs, like all tree dwellers. In the trees they move perpendicular continued climbing and jumping. During the day they usually sleep in tree hollows, most alone, but sometimes you can find up to four animals together. At dusk, they go in search of food, yet they are always traveling alone. Their diet consists of leaves, fruits, seeds and flowers.

A male and a female to share a common area of approximately 1 hectare. Adjacent areas overlap, and especially in the dry season when there is little food, you can see several animals eat together on a tree.

Endangering

Edwards lemurs are threatened primarily by the destruction of their habitat, associated with the hunting. The IUCN lists the species as "endangered" ( vulnerable ).