Lemur (CC)
Here’s my entry for this week’s camera critters. It’s a Lemur from Madagascar. It’s taken at Meadowville Garden Center last summer. I was intrigued by this animal. It was also my first time to see it. I find it very cool and interesting. I couldn’t go close to take the photo because he’s reaching out my camera like he wants to grab it. hehehe! Luckily I had my macro lens with me. Look at those eyes eh!
A lemur (pronounced /ˈliːmər/, us dict: lē′·mər) is a member of the biological infraorder Lemuriformes, a prosimian and strepsirrhine primate that is endemic to the island of Madagascar. The term “lemur” is derived from the Latin word lemures, meaning “spirits of the night” or “haunter”. This likely refers to their large, reflective eyes and the wailing cries of some species (the Indri in particular). The term is generically used for the members of the five lemuriform families, but it is also the genus of one of the lemuriform species, the Ring-tailed Lemur (Lemur catta). The two so-called flying lemur species, known formally as colugos, are not lemurs or even primates.
I love the shots you got of this curious looking creature! It was neat to see its paw like that.
Amazing shots! The third and fourth ones are my favourites!
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So that’s what one looks like!
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I think they are a very fascinating animal.
I love the paw shot – unique!
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Very cool animals. They are cute and something we don’t get to see every day.
Very intriguing captures of this lemur! I love the paw shot, too! What big eyes they have!
Oh my, what beautiful photos of such an interesting animal. I wonder if they get along with cats. Very cute.
Beautiful shots. This is also my first time to see this creature. Thanks for sharing
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Lemur’s are awesome critters, we had some at the biodome for several months a few years ago. I love their long tails and boy, can they ever jump!!!
I have always thought these guys are cool! Don’t see very many around. Nice shots!
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