Eep! it's an aye-aye

Article Abstract:

Aye-aye, a rare lemur native to Madagascar and one of the most unique primates of the world, is being successfully bred in captivity at the Duke University Primate Center. It has a strange appearance, with ears similar to a bat, snout to a rat, teeth to a beaver, tail to a fox, large orange-yellow eyes, and hands with a unique middle finger. The slender middle finger assists in exploring the surroundings by tapping. Aye-ayes feed on insect larvae, seeds, and fungi. It is the most fearless among all prosimian species.

Physiological aspects, Aye-aye

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The right stuff

Article Abstract:

Lemurs are being trained at Duke University in North Carolina to be reintroduced into their original habitat, the wilderness of Madagascar. At Duke, they learn to climb trees, find food, interact with other lemurs, and respond to potential predators. In Nov, 1997, five lemurs were released into 5,000-acre Betampona Natural Reserve in Madagascar, and four more graduated from the Duke program in Nov, 1998.

Cover Story, Environmental aspects, Madagascar, Duke University, Rare animals

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Lovable, leaping lemurs

Article Abstract:

A study on social life of lemurs is presented. The measures to be taken to maintain the genetic diversity of this captive population are also discussed.

United States, Management dynamics, Analysis, Management, Biological diversity, Biodiversity, Company business management, Social behavior in animals, Animal social behavior, Animal social behaviour

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