Ten species of lemurs had been seen
in the Masoala
National Park. The Varecia variegata is represented
by the red-ruffed lemur (Varecia variegata rubra)
an endemic sub-species to the peninsula. Four of
the lemur species in Masoala are included in the
category of the mostly threatened primates in the
IUCN red list : Varecia variegata rubra,
Allocebus trichotis, Daubentonia madagascariensis
(Aye aye) and the Phaner furcifer.
Lemurs belong to the order primates,
and are cousins of monkeys No one knows how lemurs
ended up in Madagascar.
It is one of the numerous mysteries of the island.
Hapalemur griseus griseus,
is a very rare lemur, which feeds exclusively on
bamboo.
Varecia variegata variegata,
is seen on Nosy Mangabe.
Microcebe roux,
is one the smallest lemurs, and can be observed
eating fruit at night.
