The white footed sportive lemur is just one of the many species of lemur in Madagascar that are nocturnal. Like all lemurs, they are endangered. In the case of the white footed sportive lemurs, habitat loss due to agriculture and charcoal production are the main problems. Fun fact about these lemurs — they are coprophagous, meaning that they consume and reediest their own feces to help breakdown the cellulose in their food (their diet consists almost entirely of leaves). Nikon D200 with Nikkor 80-200mm lens (at 185mm) ISO 200, f/4.5 at 1/60th of a second, two Nikon SB-800 flash units
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The white footed sportive lemur is just one of the many species of lemur in Madagascar that are nocturnal. Like all lemurs, they are endangered. In the case of the white footed sportive lemurs, habitat loss due to agriculture and charcoal production are the main problems. Fun fact about these lemurs — they are coprophagous, meaning that they consume and reediest their own feces to help breakdown the cellulose in their food (their diet consists almost entirely of leaves).
Great shot! Love when you showcase these adorable and very endangered creatures.
Berenty ? south Madagascar ?
Will a wild colonial boy —- Voice a soulful ode for the —- Vanishing forests of home .
A dinner scene featuring a group of sportive lemurs avidly tucking into a meal is sadly lacking from The Lion King.
You know how I love lemurs
looks like a Muppet 🙂