Learn about Lemurs and Madagascar
Over 100 species of lemurs live in Madagascar, and nowhere else.
Because Madagascar is isolated, most of its fauna and flora is found nowhere else! Madagascar is full of unique landscapes, from limestone pinnacles called tsingy to lush rainforests, spiny deserts, and deep canyons.
Lemurs adapted to these unique landscapes, evolving into over 100 species across the island.
Top Ten Facts about Lemurs
Did you know that lemurs have beautiful singing voices? Or that some self-medicate with millipedes? Learn these top ten facts or explore highlights from our #FunFactFriday social posts!
The IUCN Red List and Lemurs
Learn about the IUCN Red List, how it assesses the conservation status of species around the world, and what the Red List says about lemurs.
Conservation Threats and Solutions for Lemurs
Learn about the threats lemurs face in the wild and the conservation solutions that address both human and wildlife needs.
LEMURS IN POP CULTURE
Where do lemurs appear in pop culture? What does each film, television show, or video game get right? What do they get wrong?
Madagascar Movie by Dreamworks
- Do lemurs like to move it, move it? King Julien and other lemurs in pop culture.
- Madagascar: A Guide to Using the Film as an Educational Tool for Lemur Conservation
- Aye-aye: Lemur Fact Sheet
- Ring-tailed Lemur: Lemur Fact Sheet
Zoboomafoo and Sifakas
RESOURCES FOR TEACHING & LEARNING ABOUT LEMURS
Lemurs! Card Game
From the Lemur Conservation Network
Cost: $40 plus shipping. Shipping within the USA is $15 for one and $20 for two; these costs are higher outside the USA.
Includes 94 total cards — including 29 lemur species flashcards — and instructions for 6 games. If you are a conservation organization, zoo, or teacher that would like to use these games, get in touch. You may be eligible to receive a game box for free.
Activity Guide
Our PDF activity guide to help children of all ages learn about lemurs! This 41 page guide includes coloring sheets, masks, a board game, and many more activities.
More Teaching Resources
These teaching resources help students learn about lemurs. Find lessons and activities from the Lemur Conservation Network and others about lemurs and Madagascar.
Professional Resources
Conservation professionals must collaborate and share knowledge. These professional resources can help further your research and build connections for collaboration.
Podcasts
Podcasts are a fun and engaging way to learn about lemurs and Madagascar. These are some of our favorites.
LEARN IN OTHER LANGUAGES
Aprende Sobre Los Lémures en Español
¡Hemos traducido nuestros materiales de aprendizaje más populares al español! Descarga nuestra guía de actividades en español y catalán.
LEMUR SPECIES GUIDES
Learn about lemur species through these online guides.
Lemur Species Fact Sheets
Learn about eight lemur species in these fact sheets from LCN. Each sheet is available as a web page and a one page PDF.
Lemur Guides on BBC Discover Wildlife
The Lemur Conservation Network collaborates with BBC Wildlife Magazine on lemur species guides, where you can learn about each species, where they’re found, and why so many are endangered.
Meet the Lemurs at the Duke Lemur Center
Find profiles of all 14 species at the Center, including videos!