Lemurs, native only to Madagascar and the nearby Comoro Islands, look like the ancestors of primates that lived tens of millions of years ago. They have opposable thumbs like monkeys, but their tails are not prehensile, meaning they can’t swing around on them.
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The leaping lemurs of Madagascar: Wonderful images give a unique insight into island’s inhabitants
Although he belongs to one of the most endangered primate species in the world, this sifaka lemur scampers across a track looking totally carefree.
The black and white lemur shows its dexterity on two legs as it is pictured running along the ground.
The trick shot, which makes it appear as if there are five lemurs, was taken by Dale Morris using time-lapse photography.
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Photo: Dale Marris
