Mongoose lemur  (Eulemur mongoz)

Authentication

Authenticated (08/05/2006) by Matt Richardson, independent primatologist and writer.

Arboreal: Living in trees.
Cathemeral: Active intermittently throughout the day and night, rather than exclusively during either the day or night.
Crepuscular: Active at dusk and/or dawn.
Diurnal: Active during the day.
Nocturnal: Active at night.
Sexual dimorphism: When males and females of the same species differ in appearance.

References

  1. IUCN Red List (January, 2006)
    http://www.redlist.org
  2. Richardson, M. (2006) Pers. Comm.
  3. CITES (January, 2006)
    http://www.cites.org
  4. Animal Diversity Web (April, 2006)
    http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu
  5. Roger Williams Park Zoo (April, 2006)
    http://www.rogerwilliamsparkzoo.org/what_to_see/madagascar/lemur_mongoose.cfm
  6. Garbutt, N. (1999) Mammals of Madagascar. Pica Press, Sussex.
  7. Macdonald, D. (2001) The New Encyclopedia of Mammals. Oxford University Press, Oxford.
  8. Animal Info - Information on Endangered Mammals (April, 2006)
    http://www.animalinfo.org/species/primate/lemumong.htm