Thousands of the endangered primates end up on the dinner plates of people in the upper rung of the country’s society who have money to spare.

An occasional series where Mongabay founder Rhett Ayers Butler shares analysis, perspectives and story summaries. In ...

With unique vocalizations, incredible agility and bounding ability, it's not hard to see why the lemurs of Madagascar are ...

Researchers reveal lemurs are being eaten secretly across Madagascar, raising urgent conservation alarms for endangered ...

An occasional series where Mongabay founder Rhett Ayers Butler shares analysis, perspectives and story summaries. Patricia ...

A new study reveals that endangered lemurs in Madagascar are being secretly hunted and eaten, driven by demand from wealthy ...

Lemurs with their large eyes, expressive faces and quirky personalities have won the hearts of wildlife lovers. But beyond ...

Lemurs, the small primates with bushy tails and large, expressive eyes, are among the world's most endangered species. According to the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) Red List, ...

The small primates, known for their bushy tails and large eyes, are already classed as one of the world’s most endangered ...

Black market dealers sell around 13,000 of this species a year for food despite legal protections, according to reports.

A critically endangered type of lemur has arrived at a zoo, making it only the tenth wildlife park in the world to hold the ...

The island is home to nearly 100 species of lemur, some of the world's most impressive chameleons, over a hundred bird species that exist only there, and seven different kinds of baobab tree ...