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World Lemur Day: How can we save these primates’ forest homes?

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Briefings

World Lemur Day highlights threats to Madagascar's lemurs, which face habitat loss and predation. A 2023 Mongabay project in eastern Madagascar aims to restore 150 hectares of native forest between Andasibe-Mantadia and Analamazoatra reserves, though this effort faces challenges from invasive guava trees that lemurs rely on for fruiting.

Key points

• Over 100 lemur species inhabit Madagascar, restricted to large groups living in trees.
• A 2023 Mongabay project targets 150 hectares of native forest restoration in eastern Madagascar.

Context

Lemurs are one of the world's most threatened primates, facing habitat loss and hunting. World Lemur Day, the last Friday of October, features Mongabay stories on these animals. The article focuses on a 2023 project to reconnect fragmented habitats in eastern Madagascar.

Limitations

Evidence covers only eastern Madagascar and mentions invasive guava trees as a potential issue for reforestation efforts. Specific dates for the project's launch are 2023, but exact completion timelines or species counts within the restored area are not provided.

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