Northern Giant Mouse Lemur
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Conservation Status
VulnerableMammalia · Primates · Cheirogaleidae
About
The northern giant mouse lemur, or northern dwarf lemur, is a species of lemur discovered in 2005. They are part of the primate order, and classified in the family Cheirogaleidae. Previously, both populations of giant mouse lemurs were believed to belong to one species. The northern giant mouse lemurs are small nocturnal lemurs endemic to Madagascar. They weigh about 300 grams (11 oz), and have long, bushy tails and relatively small ears. Their large testicles are an indication of their promiscuous copulation system. These lemurs have been found to use communal sleeping nests including multiple males, which is an uncommon behaviour in lemurs.
Fun Fact
This species has large testes, among the largest relative testes to body size in the Primate order.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found in a transition zone which goes to the Sambirano evergreen rainforest that extends to the north.
Diet
To be updated
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Degradation
- Overexploitation
- Invasive Species
- Climate Change