Lemur, Madagascar, Museum Quality, Hand Painted, Rubber Primate, Realistic Toy Figure, Replica, Kids, Educational, Gift, 3 Inches CH468 BB151

Lemurs, (from Latin lemures €“ ghosts or spirits) are wet-nosed primates of the superfamily Lemuroidea, divided into 8 families and consisting of 15 genera and around 100 existing species. They are endemic to the island of Madagascar. Most existing lemurs are small, have a pointed snout, large eyes, and a long tail. They chiefly live in trees and are active at night. Unique primates: Lemurs are a type of prosimian, which means they are primates that evolved before monkeys and apes. They are more primitive than their cousins but share certain characteristics. Found in only one area on Earth€”Madagascar and the nearby Comoro Islands€”lemurs are considered the world€™s most endangered group of mammals.  Today there are over 100 lemur species. Their lemur-like primate ancestor is thought to have rafted over to Madagascar from Africa about 60 million years ago. With no competition from other primates and little predation, the original lemurs evolved to fill a large number of varying niches on the island. The blue-eyed black lemur is the only primate other than humans to have blue eyes.A black-and-white ruffed lemur mother makes a nest for the birth and care of her babies, lining it with her own hair.A whole family of mouse lemurs (mother, father, and two to three young) could fit neatly in the palm of your hand.The name lemur is from the Latin lemurs, meaning "spirits of the dead." This name was selected for the lemur€™s silent movement. Collectible Wildlife Gifts is the market leader in providing high quality, realistic toys of all types! Every one of our items is heavily inspected for quality craftsmanship and authenticity. Our products make great gifts for your family and friends! Additionally, our lifelike animal figurines and plush make for great displays and educational sets. We are happy to serve our wide range of clientele from parents to educators, gift shop owners and many more! Our team works hard to ensure you get a great toy. All products from Collectible Wildlife Gifts, are checked for quality to ensure you receive order in perfect condition. From plush sharks to educational animal growths cycle we offer the perfect toy or gift for any occasion. Our products have been ordered by educational groups, aquariums, zoos, and more. Great customer service is guaranteed when you order from Collectible Wildlife Gifts, we want you to love your toy and have a simple ordering process, we are happy to assist with inquiries!