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Species related to the Black-and-white ruffed lemur (Varecia variegata)

White-collared brown lemur (Eulemur cinereiceps)
This medium-sized lemur has a horizontal posture, which is suited to its predominantly quadrupedal mode of movement. These lemurs are also... More 17 Images 0 videos
Crowned lemur (Eulemur coronatus)
This is the smallest species belonging to the genus Eulemur. The crowned lemur and some closely related species have extraordinarily marked... More 31 Images 14 Videos
Unicolor woolly lemur (Avahi unicolor)
Information on the unicolor woolly lemur is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Betsileo woolly lemur (Avahi betsileo)
Information on the Betsileo woolly lemur is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Goodman’s mouse lemur (Microcebus lehilahytsara)
This tiny primate was only discovered in 2005. Goodman’s mouse lemur has short, dense, bright maroon fur, tinged with orange on the back... More 3 Images 0 videos
Betsileo digging frog (Plethodontohyla brevipes)
ARKive is working with the Global Amphibian Assessment (GAA) to source images of the world's threatened amphibian species.A collaboration... More 5 Images 0 videos
Forest bismarckia (Satranala decussilvae)
This unusual palm tree was first discovered by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew in 1991 and was distinctive enough to be placed in its own... More 5 Images 0 videos
Gephyromantis (Gephyromantis klemmeri)
Information on Gephyromantis klemmeri is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Masoala (Masoala madagascariensis)
Information on Masoala madagascariensis is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 6 Images 0 videos
Dypsis (Dypsis ifanadianae)
Information on Dypsis ifanadianae is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Boettgers grainy frog (Gephryomantis horridus)
ARKive is working with the Global Amphibian Assessment (GAA) to source images of the world's threatened amphibian species. A collaboration... More 3 Images 0 videos
Dalbergia (Dalbergia aurea)
Information on Dalbergia aurea is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Green rain frog (Scaphiophryne madagascariensis)
Information on the green rain frog is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Madagascar frog (Mantidactylus tandroka)
ARKive is working with the Global Amphibian Assessment (GAA) to source images of the world's threatened amphibian species.A collaboration... More 2 Images 0 videos
Bright-eyed frog (Boophis rhodoscelis)
Information on Boophis rhodoscelis is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Madagascar jumping frog (Aglyptodactylus laticeps)
ARKive is working with the Global Amphibian Assessment (GAA) to source images of the world's threatened amphibian species.A collaboration... More 1 Image 0 videos
Bryopteris (Bryopteris gaudichaudii)
Information on Bryopteris gaudichaudii is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Madagascar frog (Mantidactylus schilfi)
ARKive is working with the Global Amphibian Assessment (GAA) to source images of the world's threatened amphibian species.A collaboration... More 1 Image 0 videos
Old World sucker-footed bat (Myzopoda aurita)
This peculiar looking bat is one of only four sucker-footed bats in the world, and is found only on the island of Madagascar. Their... More 5 Images 0 videos
Red ruffed lemur (Varecia rubra)
Information on the red ruffed lemur is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 8 Images 0 videos
Sambirano lesser bamboo lemur (Hapalemur occidentalis)
Information on the Sambirano lesser bamboo lemur is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 5 Images 0 videos
Ring-tailed lemur (Lemur catta)
Impossible to confuse with any other species, the ring-tailed lemur (Lemur catta) has a distinctive long and bushy black-and-white-ringed... More 45 Images 10 Videos
White-fronted brown lemur (Eulemur albifrons)
This medium-sized lemur has a horizontal posture, which is suited to its predominantly quadrupedal mode of movement. These lemurs are also... More 14 Images 0 videos
Red-bellied lemur (Eulemur rubriventer)
Believed to be one of the rarest Eulemur species, the red-bellied lemur exhibits the common traits of this genus, showing sexual dimorphism... More 19 Images 0 videos
Golden bamboo lemur (Hapalemur aureus)
The endangered golden bamboo lemur (Hapalemur aureus) is one of the world's most endangered mammals. It has pale orange fur on the back... More 10 Images 2 Videos
Sanford’s brown lemur (Eulemur sanfordi)
This medium-sized lemur has a horizontal posture, which is suited to its predominantly quadrupedal mode of movement. These lemurs are also... More 11 Images 4 Videos
Eastern lesser bamboo lemur (Hapalemur griseus)
One of the smallest of the bamboo lemurs, the eastern lesser bamboo lemur has a dense, woolly coat that is grey to olive-grey on the... More 25 Images 0 videos
Greater bamboo lemur (Prolemur simus)
Prolemur simus is the largest of the bamboo lemurs. A dense olive-brown coat covers the rounded body, whilst the underparts and tail are... More 15 Images 4 Videos
Brown lemur (Eulemur fulvus)
This medium-sized lemur has a horizontal posture, which is suited to its predominantly quadrupedal mode of movement. These lemurs are also... More 15 Images 0 videos
Northern giant mouse lemur (Mirza zaza)
Information on the Northern giant mouse lemur (Mirza zaza) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 7 Images 0 videos

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