Curated OER
Madagascar Adventure
Middle schoolers develop photo essays on Madagascar's environmental challenges. In groups, students research and develop photo essay slide shows to explore the issues of balancing the needs of Madagascar's human population with those of...
University of Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin: Tarsier
Comprehensive discussion on the taxonomy, morphology, range, habitat, and ecology of the Tarsier in this detailed factsheet that includes an extensive glossary of terms.
University of Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin: Slow Loris
Comprehensive discussion on the taxonomy, morphology, range, habitat, and ecology of the Slow Loris in this detailed factsheet that includes an extensive glossary of terms.
University of Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin: Lesser Bushbaby
Comprehensive discussion on the taxonomy, morphology, range, habitat, and ecology of the Lesser Bushbaby in this detailed factsheet that includes an extensive glossary of terms.
University of Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin: Diademed Sifaka
Comprehensive discussion on the taxonomy, morphology, range, habitat, and ecology of the Diademed Sifaka in this detailed factsheet that includes an extensive glossary of terms.
University of Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin: Ring Tailed Lemur
Comprehensive discussion on the taxonomy, morphology, range, habitat, and ecology of the Ring-tailed Lemur in this detailed factsheet that includes an extensive glossary of terms.
University of Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin: Bamboo Lemur
Comprehensive discussion on the taxonomy, morphology, range, habitat, and ecology of the Bamboo Lemur in this detailed factsheet that includes an extensive glossary of terms.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian National Zoo: Small Mammals
The Smithsonian National Zoological Park explores the lives of small mammals, both in the wild and in captivity. Choose a webcam to view a variety of small mammals live and up-close, learn about current conservation efforts, access an...
Duke University
Duke University: Lemur Center
The Duke University Primate Center is dedication to the conservation of lemurs, with intense focus on education and research. Content includes information on each species, as well as great photos, natural habitat information, new...
San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Lemur
This excellent resource from the San Diego Zoo presents extensive information on lemurs including details about their habitat, physical characteristics, size, diet, family life, conservation status, and fun facts.
Oakland Zoo
Oakland Zoo: Crowned Lemurs
Meet the crowned lemur and discover fascinating facts and statistics. Learn about its physical characteristics, habitat, diet, behavior, breeding patterns, conservation, and more.
British Council
British Council: Learn English Kids: The Ballad of Lisa the Lemur
Listen and follow along to learn about lemurs, their habitat, and the dangers to their habitat.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Primate
Wikipedia offers several paragraphs of information on the term, "Primate," including a species chart and hyperlinked terms.
PBS
Pbs: Madagascar, a World Apart What's a Lemur?
This PBS site, which explores the near paradise of Madagascar, provides a general overview of lemurs.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: Ghosts of Madagascar
Alex Hawes's article, "Ghosts of Madagascar" examines facts and information related to lemurs. He discusses the current troubling status on lemur populations as well as information on the social chain of command within groups of lemurs.
Animal Fact Guide
Animal Fact Guide: Ring Tailed Lemur
Reference source on the Ring-tailed Lemur features information on its physical characteristics, habitat (with a distribution map), diet, breeding patterns, unique traits and behavior, conservation status, and tips on what you can do to...
PBS
Nature: A Lemur's Tale
From the acclaimed show from PBS, Nature, is this site that gives background information on "A Lemur's Tale," an installment from Nature. Read about lemurs, Madagascar, and find resources for further research.
NASA
Nasa: Climate Kids: Lemur Moms
Meet some Madagascar lemurs, and learn how the changing climate is affecting their species.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Grey Mouse Lemur (Microcebus Murinus)
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of Microcebus Murinus, more commonly known as the Grey Mouse Lemur.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Indri (Indri Indri)
Learn facts about the Indri, including details on its evolution, appearance, habitat, breeding, diet, behavior, and predatory lifestyle.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Lemur (Lemur Catta)
Provides an overview of Lemurs, including their habitat, appearance, behaviour, diet, and much more. Images of this species and statistics can also be found here.
Other
International Primate Protection League
The International Primate Protection League was founded in 1973 and, since this time, has been working continuously for the well-being of primates. Includes news and recent developments concerning primates, a topic search engine, audio,...
National Wildlife Federation
Ranger Rick's Go Wild!: Leapin' Lemurs!
Do you want to learn more about lemurs? Read these fun and interesting facts about one type of lemur, the Eastern Lesser Bamboo Lemur!