Lemur catta
Emblematic species of Madagascar, classified “Endangered” by the IUCN since 2012
A Threatened Species
Ring-tailed lemurs (Lemur catta) are endemic to Madagascar and face numerous threats:
- Massive deforestation due to charcoal
- Agricultural practice of hatsaky
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Capture for illegal trade
- Consumption as bushmeat
Why is life in captivity traumatic ?
Social Isolation
Separated from their natural groups of up to 30 individuals
Learning loss
Inability to learn to recognize food and threats
Inadaptation
Unable to survive in the wild without rehabilitation