Northern sportive lemur  (Lepilemur septentrionalis)

Species information

Videos and images

Authentication

Authenticated (17/10/2005) by Matt Richardson, independent primatologist and writer.

Glossary

Arboreal: Living in trees.
Deciduous: A plant that sheds its leaves at the end of the growing season.
Nocturnal: Active at night.

References

  1. Richardson, M. (2005) Pers. Comm.
  2. Garbutt, N. (1999) Mammals of Madagascar. Pica Press, Sussex.
  3. IUCN Red List (May, 2004)
    http://www.redlist.org
  4. CITES (May, 2004)
    http://www.cites.org
  5. Primate Behaviour (May, 2004)
    http://members.tripod.com/uakari/lepilemur_septentrionalis.html
  6. Durrell, G. (1992) The Aye-aye and I. HarperCollins Publishers, London.
  7. Attenborough, D. (1979) Life on Earth. BBC, London.
  8. World Wildlife Fund (May, 2004)
    http://worldwildlife.org/wildplaces/mad/threats.cfm