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Annual-Mud-987 t1_iqm95lu wrote

Hi! Why are Gentle Lemurs called gentle? Are they particularly peaceful or nice to each other?

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UniversityofBath OP t1_iqmc9iv wrote

Hi! They are called gentle lemurs as they look like fluffy
teddy bears! They are also called Alaotran bamboo lemurs as their habitat is
restricted to the wetlands surrounding Lac Alaotra, Madagascar, and they eat a variety
of marsh vegetation, with papyrus reeds and bamboo making up a large proportion
of their diet.
However, they leave in small groups and usually are not
aggressive each other (but hostile behaviours can occur during the breeding
season).

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Techn0ght t1_iqmvs5z wrote

I did not know lemurs were primates. Thank you for expanding my knowledge today. They are so cute! I wish you the best with your work to help these little ones!

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