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Lemurs
Lemurs are primates like ourselves and belong to a group commonly known as prosimians (literally meaning "before the monkeys"). This group also includes the galagos, pottos, lorises and tarsiers. Lemurs naturally occur on Madagascar and no where else (endemic). There are over 90 described species, a great many of which are endangered. Nick has seen and photographed a very high proportion of these in the wild.
Adult female Verreaux's Sifaka (Propithecus verreauxi) carrying 4 to 5-week old infant. Berenty Reserve, Madagascar.
Verreaux's Sifaka (Propithecus verreauxi) skipping across open ground. Berenty Reserve, southern Madagascar.
Verreaux's Sifaka (Propithecus verreauxi) leaping from a tree in spiny forest. Berenty Private Reserve, southern Madagascar.
Verreaux's Sifaka (Propithecus verreauxi) skipping/dancing across open space in spiny forest. Berenty Private Reserve, southern Madagascar.
Verreaux's Sifaka (Propithecus verreauxi) skipping / dancing across open space in spiny forest. Berenty Private Reserve, southern Madagascar.
Male White-fronted Brown Lemurs (Eulemur albifrons) in canopy. Nosy Mangabe Reserve, north east Madagascar.
