Lemurs 101
Name the species of lemur that is know for its haunting song (duets).
Indri (Indri indri)
This beautiful and popular TV lemur was a Coquerel's Sifaka.
Zoboomafoo
This species of lemur, which is equipped with an elongated middle finger and large ears, is thought to be the most specialized nocturnal primate in the world.
Aye-Aye (Daubentonia madagascariensis)
Madagascar’s Independence Day is June 26, 1960, which country did Madagascar declare their independence from?
France
Which species of lemur is sexually dimorphic, but is the only one to have blue eyes exclusively to its species?
Blue-Eyed Black Lemurs (Eulemur flavifrons)
This behavior is one that male ring-tailed lemurs display during mating season.
Stink fighting
This famous ring-tailed lemur loves to "Move it, Move it".
King Julien from "Madagascar"
Lemurs have a specialized set of teeth on their lower jaw that is meant to help with grooming, what is this feature called?
Toothcomb
Which species of lemur is the national symbol of Madagascar?
Ring-Tailed Lemur (Lemur catta)
Murray the lemur at Sacramento Zoo is a member of this dimorphic species
Mongoose Lemur (Eulemur mongooz)
Typically known for occupying dry, spiny, dwarf forests in the lowlands of the Southwestern parts of Madagascar, a population of which species inhabit a high-altitude forest.
Ring-tailed lemurs (Lemur catta)
Which “Harry Potter” movie has lemurs in Prof. McGonagall’s Transfiguration Class?
"Chamber of Secrets"
What physical characteristics separates monkeys vs. lemurs?
Snouts and wet noses in lemurs & Flat faces for monkeys
Madagascar is separated by which body of water between it and mainland Africa?
Mozambique Channel
This dimorphic species of lemur is known for it’s “crown”
Crowned Lemur (Eulemur coronatus)
Are baby lemurs cute?
Yes
Lemur means "spirit" in which language?
Latin
What taxanomic “Order” of animals do lemurs belong in?
Primates
This cartoon movie stars animals, including a ring-tailed lemur, a lion, and a zebra, what is the name?
"Madagascar"
A lemur named Harmonia, a member of this species of lemur, lived at the Duke Lemur
Center with her mate, to the age of 34 years old (thought to be the oldest living member
of her species on the planet)
Common Black Lemur (Eulemur macaco)
Like humans, lemurs have this digit on their hands that help them grip branches.
Opposable thumb(s)
The mascot for "Trader Joe's" shows up in stores, and if found, kids can win a lollipop.
Gary the Lemur (Ring-tailed lemur)
This species of lemur has a beautiful adaptation of loud vocalizations that can be heard over a mile away
Indri
Name a language that is often spoken in Madagascar.
Malagasy, French, English (not primarily)
With sexually dimorphic species of lemur, the name is inspired by the appearance of the male or female?
Male - pffft...