Theres a new member of the lemur family

[Judi Lynn]

by Mike Gaworecki on 11 January 2018

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Scientists have found a new species of dwarf lemur in southeastern Madagascar.

Grove’s Dwarf lemur (Cheirogaleus grovesi) was discovered in two national parks, Ranomafana and Andringitra, both of which are part of the Rainforests of Atsinanana UNESCO World Heritage Site. A team led by scientists at the Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium in Omaha, Nebraska described the species in a paper published this week in the journal Primate Conservation.

An analysis of DNA samples taken from a number of animals was used to confirm that Grove’s Dwarf lemur is in fact a new, distinct species.

The new lemur is a nocturnal primate that is smaller than a squirrel. The fur on its back, limbs, and head are a reddish-brown in color, and there are brownish-black rings around its large eyes.

More:
https://news.mongabay.com/2018/01/theres-a-new-member-of-the-lemur-family/

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

1. Squee!

[MLAA]

2. So cute, thanks for posting.

[flotsam]

3. And he's President??? N/T

[Tanuki]

4. Those eyes!