"Madagascar’s beloved ring-tailed lemurs (Lemur catta) have all but disappeared from many of the island nation’s forests. According to two worrying new studies, the species’ population has fallen to between 2,000 and 2,400 animals — a shocking 95 percent decrease since the year 2000.
To put that number in context, there are now fewer ring-tailed lemurs living in the wild than there are living in zoos around the world.
Factors driving the decline include rapid habitat loss, hunting, and the illegal pet trade, according to a paper published last month in the journal Primate Conservation and a second paper published today in Folia Primatologica." -- Scientific American
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Something horrible is happening. Some are arguing that the extinction of certain species is a natural by-product of evolution, but the current extent can not be normal. We have overpopulated the whole planet and even bees, which are crucial for food production, are on the brink of extinction.
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It’s said that humans are driving animals and plants to extinction faster than new species can evolve. The destruction of habitats along with the changing climate is speeding it up, sadly.
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Awesome! 🙂
Our very primitive anscestors looked much like these!
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The good old days. Thanks! 🙂
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Wonderfully taken
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Thanks Alex 🙂
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Beautiful creature! I saw a docu about the situation. So very sad!
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It really is for a lot of species.
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I was surprised to learn about this recently, one of the (if not the most) iconic lemur species may be on its way out in the wild… Zoos are so important these days and it’s saddening to hear people’s negative opinions on zoos, especially if they’ve never been a keeper aide or zookeeper.
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I agree, while not ideal I think zoos have become more conservation oriented and helpful in the preservation of species.
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