Lemurs
Information about Lemurs:
Lemurs are an order of primates that live exclusively on the island of Madagascar. Their name comes from Roman mythology, referring to ghosts – likely due to the nocturnal habits and large, reflective eyes of some of the species. While sometimes mistaken for monkeys, they are a separate branch of primates that began to develop into their own suborder “Strepsirrhini” some 65 million years ago. The uniqueness of the species comes from the fact they evolved over many millennia cut off from the rest of the world on a massive island (Madagascar is the fourth largest island in the world.) Most lemur species are gregarious and live in groups with several individuals. Most species have divergent digits and fingernails rather than claws. Lemurs range from being very small (1.1 ounce or 30 grams) to some of the large species the size of an average monkey, about 20 pounds. Lemurs are generally plant eaters, although some species will supplement their diets with insects and fruit. Due to deforestation of their island home (nearly all of the old growth forests in Madagascar are now gone or are only a small fraction of what they once were) most of the species of lemur are endangered or near threatened. Many conservation groups are fighting to preserve the few remaining areas where the lemurs live, most of these being in nationally designated parks.
Aye-Aye – Signed Fine Art Print
Information about the Aye-Aye:
The Aye-Aye is a strepsirrhine primate native to Madagascar. It's the world's largest nocturnal primate. It is the is the only extant member of the genus Daubentonia and family Daubentoniidae. This unusual looking animal combines rodent-like teeth and a specialy adapted thin middle finger. It fills a similar ecological niche as the woodpecker. The Aye-Aye is characterized by its unusual method of finding food; it taps on trees to find grubs, then gnaws holes in the wood using its forward slanting incisors to create a small hole in which it inserts its narrow middle finger to pull the grubs out. This foraging method is called percussive foraging. The only other animal species known to find food in this way is the striped possum. Due to habitat loss - as well as the native peoples seeing the animal as a bad omen and symbol for death causing them to kill them out of superstition - the Aye-Aye is classified as endangered. The poster is printed on matte, museum-quality paper with Giclée printing quality: • Paper thickness: 10.3 mil • Paper weight: 5.6 oz/y² (192 g/m²) • Opacity: 94% Buy a Digital Download
Black & White Ruffed Lemur – Signed Fine Art Print
Information about the Black & White Ruffed Lemur:
Black & White Ruffed Lemurs inhabit the lowland rain forests of Madagascar. These primates get their name from the ruff of long, thick fur that runs from around the ears to under the chin. Their fur is thick, silky and colored black and white, in a patchy pattern that may serve as camouflage. Ruffed lemurs are among the largest of living lemur species growing to 1.5 - 2 feet (head and body) and weighing 7 - 10 pounds. Lemurs are of the suborder prosimians which means "before apes" in Latin. The poster is printed on matte, museum-quality paper with Giclée printing quality: • Paper thickness: 10.3 mil • Paper weight: 5.6 oz/y² (192 g/m²) • Opacity: 94% Buy a Digital Download
Black & White Ruffed Lemur Poster Print / Infographic
This poster features an informational graphic of the Black & White Ruffed Lemur. It includes a map of the lemur's range, along with three illustrations and a small paragraph with information.
The poster is printed on matte, museum-quality paper with Giclée printing quality:
• Paper thickness: 10.3 mil
• Paper weight: 5.6 oz/y² (192 g/m²)
• Opacity: 94%
• Ships in 2-5 days
All images are scientifically accurate and expertly drawn by wildlife artist Roger Hall.
Black Lemurs – Signed Fine Art Print
Fine art illustration of a pair of male and female Black Lemurs (Eulemur macaco.)
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Collared Brown Lemur – Signed Fine Art Print
Information about the Collared Brown Lemur:
The Collared Brown Lemur is a prosimian native to the forests of central northern Madagascar. This primate grown to be about 15 to 20 inches long, with tail that's longer than it's body - usually about 18 to 23 1/2 inches. It weighs 4 1/2 to 8 3/4 pounds. While they prefer large, tropical old growth forest, they adapt well to any type of forest. They are herbivores and do not eat meat. Instead they feed on fruits, bark, sap, leaves and even flowers. The lemur breeds only once a year, usually in June and July, and one only offspring is produced. While not endangered, the Collared Brown Lemur is categorized as "Near Threatened" by the International Union of Conservation. Their numbers are in decline, mostly due to habitat loss. The poster is printed on matte, museum-quality paper with Giclée printing quality: • Paper thickness: 10.3 mil • Paper weight: 5.6 oz/y² (192 g/m²) • Opacity: 94% Buy a Digital Download
Crowned Lemur – Signed Fine Art Print
Information about the Crowned Lemur:
The Crowned Lemur is native to the dry deciduous forests of the northern tip of Madagascar. it generally grown to about 12-15 inches (31-35 cm) long (not including the tail) weighing about 4.4 pounds (2kg) Its tail is about 16-20 inches (42–51 cm) long. This prosimian feeds on of mostly flowers, fruits, and leaves. The population is estimated to 1000-10,000 individuals as of 2004, most of which live within the Ankarana Plateau. Crowned lemurs have a life span of approximately 20 years and reach sexual maturity after 20 months. They give birth usually in late September or early October, after a gestation period of 125 days. The tail of the Crowned Lemur is a long and non-prehensile used for balance when jumping from branch to branch and for communication within the closely knit, female-led social group. They can be found at altitudes between sea level and 1,400 m. Crowned lemurs often share habitat with the Sanford Brown Lemur. Sanford brown lemurs are distinguishable by color as they are more gray and brown with no v-shaped crown on their forehead. They are considered "vulnerable" by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) The poster is printed on matte, museum-quality paper with Giclée printing quality: • Paper thickness: 10.3 mil • Paper weight: 5.6 oz/y² (192 g/m²) • Opacity: 94% Buy a Digital Download
Crowned Sifaka Lemur – Signed Fine Art Print
Information about the Sifaka Lemur:
The Sifaka Lemur are a genus (Propithecus) of lemur from the family Indriidae within the order Primates. Like all lemurs, they are found only on the island of Madagascar. All species of sifakas are threatened, ranging from vulnerable to critically endangered. Sifakas are medium sized indrids with a head and body length of 16 to 22 inches (40 to 55 cm ) and weighing of 6.6 to 13 lb (3 to 6 kilograms). Their tail is just as long as their body, which differentiates them from the Indri. Their fur is long and silky, with coloration varying by species from yellowish-white to black brown. The round, hairless face is always black. Sifakas move by vertical clinging and leaping, meaning they maintain an upright position leaping from tree trunk to tree trunk and moving along branches. They are skillful climbers and powerful jumpers, able to make leaps of up to 10 m (32.8 ft) from one tree to the next. On the ground they move like all indrids with bipedal sideways hopping movements of the hind legs, holding their forelimbs up for balance. Sifakas are diurnal and arboreal. They are herbivores, eating leaves, flowers and fruits. When not searching for food they spend a good part of the day sun bathing, stretched on the branches. Sifakas live in larger groups than the other indrids (up to 13 animals). Even though they defend their territory from invasion by others of their species, they may peacefully co-exist with other lemur species such as Red-bellied Lemur and the Common Brown Lemur. The life expectancy of the sifakas is up to 18 years The poster is printed on matte, museum-quality paper with Giclée printing quality: • Paper thickness: 10.3 mil • Paper weight: 5.6 oz/y² (192 g/m²) • Opacity: 94% Buy a Digital Download
Gray Mouse Lemur – Signed Fine Art Print
Information about the Gray Mouse Lemur:
The Gray or Lesser Mouse Lemur is a small primate of the Cheirogaleidae family. As the name implies, they are very small - only weighing about 2.4 ounces (58-67 grams) but they are the largest of the mouse lemurs. Like other similar species, the Gray Mouse Lemur is nocturnal and arboreal (tree dwelling.) This primate can be found in the dry, lowland tropical forests of Madagascar. They are opportunistic feeders, and will eat various types of fruit, flowers, insects and nectar. They are hunted by snakes, owls, and other mammals. They are often taken as prey, but this is counterbalanced by the rapid reproduction rate which results in many young. The Gray Mouse Lemur's future is uncertain due to deforestation and removal of species for the illegal pet trade. The poster is printed on matte, museum-quality paper with Giclée printing quality: • Paper thickness: 10.3 mil • Paper weight: 5.6 oz/y² (192 g/m²) • Opacity: 94% Buy a Digital Download
Mongoose Lemur – Signed Fine Art Print
Fine art illustration of a Mongoose Lemur (Eulemur mongoz.)
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Red Ruffed Lemur – Signed Fine Art Print
Information about the Red Ruffed Lemur:
The Red Ruffed Lemur is one of two species in the genus Varecia, which are the ruffed lemurs. The other being the Black-and-white Ruffed Lemur. As with all other lemurs, Varecia rubra is native to Madagascar. It lives in the rainforests of Masola which is in the northeast corner of the island. The Red Ruffed Lemur is the largest of the true lemurs with a head/body length of 20-24 inches with a tail of roughly 22-25 inches. They weigh between 7-10 pounds. The females are slightly larger than males. The Red Ruffed Lemur is highly endangered and may be as few as less than 1,000 in the wild. The poster is printed on matte, museum-quality paper with Giclée printing quality: • Paper thickness: 10.3 mil • Paper weight: 5.6 oz/y² (192 g/m²) • Opacity: 94% Buy a Digital Download
Ring-Tailed Lemur – Signed Fine Art Print
Information about the Ring-Tailed Lemur:
Ring-Tailed Lemurs inhabit southern and southwestern Madagascar, with an additional population on the southeastern plateau of the Andringita Mountains. Lemurs spend most of their lives in trees, but they also spend considerable time on the ground, moving in a very distinctive hop. The Ring-Tailed Lemur is an average sized lemur, with a height of 15-18” inches with a tail length of 22-25” inches. They weigh about 5-7 pounds. This lemur takes its common name from the ringed pattern on the tail. Lemurs are prosimians which means "before apes" in Latin. The poster is printed on matte, museum-quality paper with Giclée printing quality: • Paper thickness: 10.3 mil • Paper weight: 5.6 oz/y² (192 g/m²) • Opacity: 94% Buy a Digital Download
Ring-Tailed Lemur Poster Print / Infographic
This poster features an informational graphic of the Ring-Tailed Lemur. It includes a map of the lemur's range, along with three illustrations and a small paragraph with information.
The poster is printed on matte, museum-quality paper with Giclée printing quality:
• Paper thickness: 10.3 mil
• Paper weight: 5.6 oz/y² (192 g/m²)
• Opacity: 94%
• Ships in 2-5 days
All images are scientifically accurate and expertly drawn by wildlife artist Roger Hall.