Madagascan Wildlife Lemurs, Fossas, and Lizards

Lemurs  Lemurs are endemic to Madagascar  There are 33 species of lemurs  Lemurs make a high pitched mewing sound

Lemurs Goodman’s mouse lemur was discovered in 2005, and is one of the smallest species of lemur Goodman’s mouse lemur was discovered in 2005, and is one of the smallest species of lemur The pictured one is fully grown The pictured one is fully grown

Lemurs The ring-tailed lemur is the most famous of all lemurs

Lemurs Sifaka are a light brown type of lemur Sifaka are famous for their “dance”, they hop on the ground to get from tree to tree

Fossas Though it looks like a small puma, fossas are closely related to hyenas They are the largest predators indigenous to Madagascar

Fossas Fossa young are called kittens

Fossas Fossas are generally solitary, but here a few sun together

Lizards Madagascar has more than 210 varieties of lizard The species include:  Chameleons  Geckos  Skinks  Iguanids

Lizards Madagascar has 7 chameleon species endemic to itself Madagascar has 7 chameleon species endemic to itself The chameleon is known for its ability to change color for camouflage The chameleon is known for its ability to change color for camouflage

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