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  1. 20 Types of Lemurs: Species, Facts and Photos - TRVST

    Originating from the isolated lands of Madagascar, lemurs have evolved into over a hundred species, each with unique characteristics. This article explores the different types of lemurs, highlighting their …

  2. List of lemuroids - Wikipedia

    Lepilemuridae contains 25 lemur species in a single genus. There are additionally three families which went extinct prior to modern record-keeping: Archaeolemuridae, Megaladapidae, and …

  3. 25 Types of Lemurs: Unique Species Identification with Pictures

    Aug 2, 2025 · From the well-known Ring-tailed Lemur with its iconic striped tail to the tiny Madame Berthe’s Mouse Lemur, the world’s smallest primate, each species has adapted in remarkable ways …

  4. All in the Family: Learning Lemur Classifications

    Lemurs belong to the Primate order, along with monkeys, apes, and humans. Within that order, they share a suborder called Strepsirrhini (meaning “curled nose”) with relatives like lorises and bush babies.

  5. Lemur | Description, Types, Diet, & Facts | Britannica

    Jan 2, 2026 · The “ true lemurs ” (family Lemuridae) include five genera and about 20 species. The best known of these is the ring-tailed lemur (Lemur catta), commonly seen in zoos.

  6. Types of Lemurs | Lemur Species | Lemurs with Pictures ...

    Here is the full listing of all Lemur species sorted by their common names. Lemurs, Madagascar's charismatic primates, are a window into evolutionary wonder. Found only on this island, they're a …

  7. Lemur Species Fact Sheets - Lemur Conservation Network

    Learn about individual lemur species in these illustrated fact sheets: where in Madagascar they live, what they eat, what threats they face, and more. Each page contains links to scientific articles for you …