How
Are the Lemurs?
So far, three groups of lemurs have been released. The first group
did very well, with multiple animals surviving for more than a year
in the wild, successful reproduction, and survival of offspring.
The second group faired less well, with most of the animals either
disappearing or falling prey to Madagascar's largest carnivore,
the fossa (Cryptoprocta ferox). During a particularly difficult
year, several members of the first group were also killed by fossa.
A third group, a mother and 3 sons, were released in January of
2001. This group appears to be adapting well to life in the wild.
More on all the released
lemurs.
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