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Learn more about Bing search results hereFat-tailed dwarf lemurOrganizing and summarizing search results for youWikipediahttps://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fat-tailed_dwarf_lemurFat-tailed dwarf lemur - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaThe fat-tailed dwarf lemur (Cheirogaleus medius), is a type of lemur. It is also called the lesser dwarf lemur, western fat-tailed dwarf lemur, or spiny forest dwarf lemur. It is o…New England Primate Conservancyhttps://neprimateconservancy.org/fat-tailed-dwarf-lemur/Fat-Tailed Dwarf Lemur, Cheirogaleus medius | New England Primate ...Fat-tailed dwarf lemurs are a brown-gray or brown-red color, with white undersides. Their eyes are large and are framed by dark rings. As their name suggests, their tails are fatte… - See more
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The fat-tailed dwarf lemur (Cheirogaleus medius), also known as the lesser dwarf lemur, western fat-tailed dwarf lemur, or spiny forest dwarf lemur, is endemic to Madagascar. The fat-tailed dwarf lemur is 8–9 in (200–230 mm) long from its head to the end of its torso, with an 8–11 in (200–280 mm) tail extending … See more
Recent research has shown that C. medius hibernates (or aestivates), even though in the tropical winter of Madagascar, temperatures remain high. It is the first tropical mammal and only primate in which … See more
Between 2000 and 2009, a population of dwarf lemur was known as a separate species, the southern fat-tailed dwarf lemur (Cheirogaleus adipicaudatus). It was described by taxonomist Colin Groves as having a pelage coloration that is dark dorsally See more
• Schwensow, Nina; Fietz, Joanna; Dausmann, Kathrin; Sommer, Simone (September 2008). "MHC-associated mating strategies … See more
Although most C. medius live in areas where the environment is dry, there are those who live in tropical rain forest. Through research, it … See more
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Fat-tailed Dwarf Lemur - Duke Lemur Center
Fat-tailed dwarf lemurs are featured in episodes 10 and 13 of our FREE virtual tour series! Learn how the fat-tailed dwarf lemur earns its funny name, how its …
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Fat-tailed Dwarf Lemur Profile, Habitat, Diet, Traits, Facts
Fat-tail dwarf lemurs are primarily threatened by prey and habitat loss, mainly as a result of slash-and-burn agriculture, bushfire, and charcoal lifting. Hunters of …
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Fat-Tailed Dwarf Lemur, Cheirogaleus medius | New …
The fat-tailed dwarf lemur, also known as lesser dwarf lemurs, or western fat-tailed dwarf lemurs, is endemic to the dry deciduous forests of western Madagascar. Madagascar experiences a hot, wet season from November to …
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Fat-tailed dwarf lemurs inhabit dry deciduous forests and thorn scrub forests in western Madagascar. Their range extends to southeastern Madagascar, where they inhabit moist evergreen forests. They are seen on thick and medium …
Dwarf Lemurs Combat Aging During Hibernation by …
Mar 13, 2025 · A hamster-sized primate from Madagascar, the fat-tailed dwarf lemur is our closest genetic relative known to hibernate. They also tend to live longer than you’d expect given their size. New research reveals a potential …
Hibernating Lemurs Can Turn Back the Clock on Cellular Aging
A galago, a similar-sized primate that doesn’t hibernate, lives around 12 or 13 years, while the fat-tailed dwarf lemur has been recorded surviving to nearly 30. Longevity and telomere repair …
A new species of dwarf lemur (Cheirogaleidae: Cheirogaleus medius group) from the Ankarana and Andrafiamena-Andavakoera Massifs, Madagascar. Primate Conservation 30: 59-72.
Fat-Tailed Dwarf Lemur: Madagascar's Nocturnal Primate
Aug 14, 2024 · The Fat-Tailed Dwarf Lemur is a small, nocturnal primate found in the dry forests of Madagascar. Weighing between 120-300 grams and measuring about 19-27 cm in body length (excluding the tail), this lemur is the only …
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