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    Because who doesn't like lemurs!

    https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/btp.70047
    120 Years of “Lemurology”: A Qualitative
    Review of What We Have Learned

    ABSTRACT
    The high diversity and microendemism of
    Madagascar's evolutionary unique primates, lemurs,
    have attracted scholars and sci-entists from
    various disciplines for more than a century.
    Unfortunately, lemur populations are facing high
    risks threatening their continued existence. A
    synthesis of the current knowledge about this
    unique taxonomic group is, therefore, timely to
    establish a foundation for future studies that
    can be used in evidence-based actions in both in
    situ and ex situ conservation settings. This
    review explores the extensive body of published
    research about lemurs, consolidating findings
    from various studies. Covering a range of topics,
    the review synthesizes about 120 years of
    scientific articles, starting in 1900, to
    summarize current advances in scientific studies
    about lemur, that is, “Lemurology”, beyond reports
    of their discoveries and descriptions. It also
    addresses the conservation challenges these animals
    face, emphasizing the urgent need for effective
    protective measures. By synthesizing and analyzing
    a wealth of scientific literature, this review can
    serve as an important resource for researchers,
    conservationists, and educators interested in lemur
    biology and conservation.

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