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Lemurs expected to lose much of their ranges this century

As the climate warms, many of Madagascar’s charismatic primates will lose habitat

Lepilemur hubbardorum

LONELY LEMUR  Hubbard's sportive lemur (Lepilemur hubbardorum) is one of three lemur species projected to lose all of its habitat by 2080. 

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By Lila Guterman

- More than 2 years ago

All 103 species of lemur live in Madagascar, and scientists recognize many threats to the primates: They are under pressure from invasive species, logging, poaching and the island’s increasing human population.