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lemurs
The lemur is the smallest of all primates, and very few people realize that they belong to this particular type of animal. The study of evolution indicates that once were as big as an adult gorilla, this information is based on fossils millions of years old. It is believed that lemurs became smaller in order to adapt to life in the trees and have less food to survive.

lémuresExisten several different species of lemurs and they can offer different sizes and colors. As a result, they are often confused with some other creature. All except for one species, they have long lines, use this line to maintain balance, but do not hang these other primates.

All lemurs have a long nose and four legs. They sit or stand, but always walk on all fours, never walk upright as we know make some primates. They have thin skin, because of the warm locations where they live, have opposable thumbs, as other primates.

Lemurs are primarily nocturnal, but may be active during the day as well. Most of them live in trees from birth, but some of the biggest spend some time on earth every day. They look great at night, but also rely on their sense of smell to help them move and recognize each other.

Socialization lemur is very interesting. They live in families of up to 15 members, most of them consist of males, females and young. However, some groups are only females and young males have been expelled, so men living alone or in families.

tailed lemurs anilladaLas females are the leaders of the families of lemurs, they come to determine who stays and who goes. The preparation process is part of the social order for each family and tend to be quite strong ties to these families, however, there are conflicts over food and habitat between them as well. These conflicts can even cause death if the fighting intensifies.

Lemurs feed on fruits and nuts found in trees or on the ground, they also consume small insects. Many have seasons of the year in which they are able to find enough food, when there is plenty of food will not go through the process of hibernation, they are the only type of primate known to hibernate.

You can also turn off the need to mate when there is shortage of food or shelter. Females have this natural ability as a survival mechanism, they are also the only primates known to have this particular type of capacity.

Lemurs have a very short period of mating year, only a few weeks. The season varies depending on the geographical location of the group. Its young often have a mortality rate of over 50%, one of the reasons why it is difficult to get their numbers increase.

All species of lemurs are critically endangered to survive at this time. Despite having only two natural predators; aguiluchos- the pit and human beings have hunted for too long, they have also dramatically reduced the natural habitat of the lemurs by cutting down the trees.

There are some efforts to protect important conservation, however, many fear that you're not doing enough, want to see more protected land. In the wild, usually, they can live up to 18 years, but in captivity they can live up to 30 years, why part of the protection for the lemur includes captive breeding programs.

Here are some of the most frequently asked questions about lemurs.

Are lemurs are threatened or endangered? Why?


lemur in arbolHay different levels of threat to the survival of the various species and subspecies of lemurs. Some lemurs are considered "critically endangered", with only a few remaining in the wild and a drastic reduction of their habitat. Others are on the list of "endangered", these lemurs are not so close to the brink of extinction as the critical list, but still face a good chance of disappearing in the near future. Species "Vulnerable" face a risk of extinction in the medium-term future, but as soon as those on the lists endangered and critically endangered. The group with the best chance of survival is considered "low risk", only a few species are on this list. The reasons for the threat to the survival of lemurs in Madagascar include large-scale deforestation for the purposes of agriculture and timber production, hunting of lemurs for food, and even the fear of mysterious creatures like Aye-aye. Madagascar is not a rich country, and conservation is not the first thing on anyone's mind when he has to put food on the table.

What is being done to help ensure its survival?

There are parts of the rainforest of Madagascar that have been set aside as protected areas by the large number of unique plants and animals that inhabit it, and there are moves to expand the protected lands. In addition, the Malagasy are being educated about why it is necessary to ensure the survival not only of the lemurs of Madagascar, but all forms of life. In an effort to bring money into the country and at the same time preserve the environment, ecotourism has become a new source of profits. Ecotourism, everyone wins. The money enters the country and visitors have the opportunity to see this beautiful and diverse island.

How I can help?

There are organizations dedicated to research and / or conservation lemur can make a tax-deductible donation to most of them, or if you prefer some input in hand, check local facilities or offer volunteer in zoos.

If you're ready for an adventure, ask your travel agent about ecotourism in Madagascar. It is a long journey, but will show a whole new world and promote the conservation of tropical forest.

Can I have a lemur as a pet?

In a word, no. Lemurs are wild animals not allowed. Although cute and furry, it is much better off with a cat. Not only is it necessary to have the responsibility of caring for an animal that is on the danger list (if you can find one, it would be a difficult task in the first place) but lemur behavior is not an ideal pet. Among the odor marks its territory, which is very curious, and is not trainable, the best place for lemurs found in nature. The place for lemurs is in an institution, where trained professionals work to care for them and ensure that the species alive for another millennium. The worst place ... it's your living room.

sea ​​lions
Actually, there are seven species of sea lions in the world, and people tend to lump them all into one category, they all belong to a group of animals called pinnipeds.

sea ​​lions

Wolves and sea lions are very interesting animals that can become very large, males are much larger than females, which helps them to mate, because females prefer large males to reproduce.

Sea lions are found in bodies of water around the world except in the Atlantic Ocean. Many researchers find it interesting, however, has not been able to pinpoint the reasons why this happens.

Some species of sea lions live in sub arctic regions, while others live in warmer climates, including California. Their bodies, torpedo-shaped, are well designed for movement both in water and on land. All species of sea lions are considered mammals. This is due to give birth to their pups and females nurse their cubs with milk produced in their bodies.

loen navy and marine criaLeones have only two natural predators, orcas and sharks, and the threat posed depend on the areas where sea lions live. When should delve further into the water to find food, you will be more likely for them to find these predators, although the man has proved the greatest threat to the survival of the sea lion for a long time.

Really only we know the basics of sea lions, including their anatomy and their mating habits. What we know is that, are very social animals and have a variety of communication methods, however, we do not know much about so that different types of sounds are used.

They are often found living in extremely large colonies and, for their protection flow together, both on land and in water. These larger colonies consist of several subgroups within. It is common for sea lions move from one subgroup to another during various stages of their lives.

For example, males are more likely to be lonely, form harems when mating, lasting several months. When the largest colonies are reshaped, females with calves are more likely to stay together, once the pups met about a year old tend to form smaller groups too.

Lions or seals are considered very intelligent animals. They have been used to learn tricks in aquariums also have been trained to help the United States Navy with its water needs. For the most part, it is considered a shy animal, but there have been some reports of aggressive attacks against humans. The males are very aggressive when it comes to making the right to mate with females.

The future is uncertain for many species of sea lions, years of destruction by humans has really taken a toll on their populations. Environmental concerns continue to cause problems for these mammals in their natural habitat also, the fact that human beings were taking control of the waters where they once lived in peace, is a huge concern. Despite conservation efforts, there is still plenty of work to do, so that these animals can survive.


Some of the most interesting facts about sea lions.

group of lions marinosPertenecen the order of marine mammals called pinnipeds, the Latin meaning of the word is "foot fin" or "wing walk".


They are amphibious animals, meaning they adapt to life both in water and on land.

They can swim at a speed of 11 to 24 miles per hour and are able to remain submerged for 10 - 15 minutes a time. They can dive to depths of up to 1,300 meters.

On earth they use their hind flippers for walking, climbing or jogging, allowing them to move with surprising speed.

In circus acts and aquariums, balance the ball using their whiskers, not his nose.

It has an outer layer of hairs called brown hairs that appear when dry, and help keep the hot sea lion. When wet, the skin flattens giving an elegant dark coat color.

They can be active both day and night, and can sleep both on and off the water.