lemur
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- noun
- /ˈliːmər/
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lémur
- For instance, the fat-tailed dwarf lemur—a small primate that lives in Madagascar—hibernates to escape not cold, but drought.
- lemur species
- lemurs are primates
- mouse lemur
So it's lemurs, monkeys, apes, and us.
- So it's lemurs, monkeys, apes, and us.
- So it's probably going to have to be some kind of a lemur, A lemur with darting Steve Buscemi eyes.
- But I also raised a camel and lemurs and, you know, other things.
Examples
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In Madagascar, the lemur swings gracefully from tree to tree, showcasing its agile nature.
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Fat-tailed dwarf lemurs (Cheirogaleus medius) take energy savings to an extreme.
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The indri, largest of the lemurs, is one of many species that will benefit.
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The female lemur is a better jumper and more efficient forager than her male counterpart.
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Most of the mammals are nocturnal, although the common ringtailed lemur and the sifaka can be seen during the day.
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Most people are familiar with the ring-tailed, ruffed, and brown lemurs, the ones usually seen in zoos and on nature shows.
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Most famous are the lemurs, distant primate cousins of apes and humans, of which over 90 species have been identified.
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Once common in Costa Rica and Panama, the lemur leaf frog, Phyllomedusa lemur, now clings to life in the wild.
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The ruffed lemur is known for its distinctive appearance and is often seen in the dense forests of Madagascar.
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Many tourists visit Madagascar to see the famous lemurs and learn about their unique habitats.
Compounds
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A small animal from Madagascar with a long tail that has black and white rings
- Philippine
A night animal that lives in trees in Southeast Asia and glides on skin flaps
- Specialized
A type of lemur from Madagascar with a long bushy tail with black and white rings
How Arboreal
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word lemur comes from the old Latin lemures, which meant 'ghosts' or 'spirits' because early scientists thought the animals' big bright eyes and quiet way of moving at night made them seem ghost-like. So thinking of a lemur as a small 'ghost' of the trees helps you remember its night life, long tail, and home in Madagascar.