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Lesson Plan
Omaha Zoo

I Like to Move It

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
What do lemurs do best? They move! Lemurs like to jump, run, hop, and climb and it's your class's job to document seven fun lemur behaviors. The class starts by discussing why lemurs are considered primates, and then they isolate seven...
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Handout
A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Grey Mouse Lemur (Microcebus Murinus)

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of Microcebus Murinus, more commonly known as the Grey Mouse Lemur.
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Graphic
eSkeletons

E Skeletons: Boneviewer: Mouse Lemur

For Students 9th - 10th
Identify the parts of the skull belonging to a Mouse Lemur.
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Website
Duke University

Duke University: Lemur Center

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Website
University of Wisconsin

The Wisconsin Primate Research Center: Primate Info Net

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about primates, includes links to primate centers and organizations. Find out about the International Directory of Primatology. Click into "Resources on Primatology" and then "About the Primates" to get to primate-specific...
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Handout
Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian National Zoo: Small Mammals

For Students 9th - 10th
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...