Nearly 30 living species and more than 10 extinct species make up
this group of primates unique to Madagascar. The common ancestor among lemurs probably
arrived on the island more than 60 million years ago.
Common name: Black and white ruffed lemur
Scientific name: Varecia variegata
Common name: Russet mouse lemur
Scientific name: Microcebus rufus
Common name: Woolly lemur
Scientific name: Avahi occidentalis
Common name: Aye-aye
Scientific name: Daubentonia madagascariensis
Common name: Verreaux's sifaka
Scientific name: Propithecus verrauxi
Common name: Collared lemur
Scientific name: Eulemur fulvus collaris
Common name: Ring-tailed lemur
Scientific name: Lemur catta
Common name: Red-fronted lemur
Scientific name: Eulemur fulvus rufus
