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    This document discusses several extinct and extant lemur species found in Madagascar. It provides information on the Koala Lemur, an extinct species that was the largest lemur measuring up to 5 feet long. It also discusses the Baboon Lemur and Sloth Lemur, both now extinct species known from skeletal remains. Finally, it provides details on the Hairy-Eared Dwarf Lemur and Reddish-gray mouse lemur, two extant species currently found on the island with populations of 100-1000 and endangered status respectively.

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    This document discusses several extinct and extant lemur species found in Madagascar. It provides information on the Koala Lemur, an extinct species that was the largest lemur measuring up to 5 feet long. It also discusses the Baboon Lemur and Sloth Lemur, both now extinct species known from skeletal remains. Finally, it provides details on the Hairy-Eared Dwarf Lemur and Reddish-gray mouse lemur, two extant species currently found on the island with populations of 100-1000 and endangered status respectively.

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    Ancestors of the Babakoto (Indri)

    Extinct Extant

    Koala Lemur Hairy-Eared Dwarf


    Lemur
    (Megaladapis)
    Extinct 1280-1420 CE. Belong to the Population found in Northern
    Madagascar
    family Megaladapis, Largest measurements Estimate population 100-1000 individual.
    1.3 to 1.5 (4 to 5 ft) in length.

    Baboon Lemur Fat-Tailed Dwarf lemur


    ( Archaeolemur )
    ​Skeletal remains from sites on Madagascar The Southern Fat-tailed dwarf lemur is no
    dated to 1000 to 3000 years ago​. ​Weaned its longer Recognized as a species. The
    young before 2.75 years of age, or even 3 years, body temp Detrumens on the outside temp.
    making it the lemur with one of the slowest life cycles​.

    Sloth Lemur Reddish-gray mouse


    lemur
    (Mesopithecus)
    May have been living around 1500 CE. Swimed with Found in Western Madagascar in the
    Eyes, ears and nostrils about the water only. Region of Beza Mahafaly Reserve. One of
    The lease common animals in danger in the
    Madagascar.

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