What Is a Lemur? 10 Amazing Lemur Facts!

What is a lemur, where do lemurs live, and why are they endangered? Discover 10 amazing lemur facts about their habitat, diet, species, size, lifespan, behavior and life in Madagascar. Lemurs are unique primates native to Madagascar. In this educational animal video, you’ll learn about ring-tailed lemurs, mouse lemurs, aye-ayes, bamboo lemurs, sifakas and indris. We answer these 10 questions: • What is a lemur? • Where do lemurs live? • What do lemurs eat? • How many lemur species are there? • Why are lemurs endangered? • How big can lemurs grow? • How long do lemurs live? • How do lemurs behave and communicate? • Do lemurs make good pets? • How are lemurs different from other primates? Fans of the Madagascar movies may recognize the ring-tailed lemur as the species associated with King Julien. But real lemurs are far more diverse, with more than 100 different species adapted to Madagascar’s forests and other habitats. CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 00:33 What Is a Lemur? 01:18 Where Do Lemurs Live? 02:05 What Do Lemurs Eat? 02:51 How Many Lemur Species Are There? 03:37 Why Are Lemurs Endangered? 04:41 How Big Are Lemurs? 05:15 How Long Do Lemurs Live? 06:06 Lemur Behavior and Social Life 07:11 Do Lemurs Make Good Pets? 08:17 How Lemurs Differ From Other Primates 09:24 Final Thoughts Which lemur species do you find most interesting: the ring-tailed lemur, aye-aye, sifaka, indri or tiny mouse lemur? Share your answer in the comments. Subscribe to @LearnAboutAnimals for more educational animal facts, wildlife discoveries and beginner-friendly pet guides. #LemurFacts #Lemurs #MadagascarAnimals