Stephanie Canington is curious about ring-tailed lemurs and what they eat! Join us as we learn more about her exciting research on this lovely lemur species.
As dictated to Lynne Venart and David Brown Howdy! Doug Beetle here. Today I’m exploring the spiny forest in southwestern Madagascar. This area is very dry and hot. Here we find majestic baobabs and trees and bushes that have long spines. This spiny habitat is…
As dictated to Lynne Venart and David Brown Howdy! Doug Beetle here. Today I’m canoeing along Madagascar’s largest lake, Lake Alaotra. On the way here, I’ve passed many rice fields and saw farmers working in their fields. Rice is the favorite food of many Malagasy people,…
Time to learn about ethograms! This activity is courtesy of the Lemur Conservation Network and the Louisiana Lemur Foundation. Educators: Description of the activity (For ages 10+) This activity helps you observe lemurs at your local zoo (or via a zoo webcam). You will list…
Hello, I’m an eastern lesser bamboo lemur (scientific name: Hapalemur griseus). I live in Madagascar and I like to eat … you guessed it: bamboo! More learning resources Duke Lemur Center: Learn more the eastern lesser bamboo lemur *Mongabay Kids is not responsible for content…
Grab your passport and get ready to go! Visit the three regions of Madagascar where the crowned sifaka, diademed sifaka, and collared brown lemur live. Educators or caregivers: Age 6 and up LEMUR LEARNING ACTIVITY Passport to Madagascar Grab your passport and get ready to go.…
Seheno Corduant-Andriantsaralaza is a conservation biologist with a passion for protecting the biodiversity of Madagascar. Today, Seheno shares what she’s learned from her research about Madagascar’s mighty baobab trees!