Kizzy's plight, the endangered black and white ruffed lemur

Kizzy's plight, the endangered black and white ruffed lemur

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Geography, Science, Biology

11th Grade - University

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The black and white roughed lemur, native to eastern Madagascar's rainforests, faces critical endangerment due to habitat loss from logging. These lemurs, growing up to four feet and weighing around 10 lbs, have thick fur that repels rain. They live in female-dominant groups, primarily in trees, and feed on fruit. Despite having few natural predators, their survival is threatened by accelerated habitat destruction.

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What unique adaptation do black and white roughed lemurs have to cope with their environment?

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What are the main threats to the survival of black and white roughed lemurs?

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