Prosimian Collection

Indri
^BIndri^b (^IIndri indri^i). This is the largest of the lemurs, its body reaching 90 centimetres in length. It lives in the rainforests of north- eastern Madagascar, feeding on fruits

West African Potto (Perodicticus potto potto) adult, climbing on branch at night, Ankasa Reserve, Ghana, February

TARSIER
(tarsius bancanus) This is probably the Western Tarsier, which lives in the East. It is classified as a prosimian

Aye-aye engraving 1895
Aye-aye - Prosimian (half ape) engraving

Africa, Madagascar, Lake Ampitabe, Akanin ny nofy Reserve. Male black lemur with bright orange eyes

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Madagascar, Ankarafantsika Reserve, Ampijoroa. Coquerel's Sifaka (Propithecus coquereli). Date: 28/07/2006

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Madagascar, Ankarafantsika Reserve; Ampijoroa; Coquerel's Sifaka (Propithecus coquereli) Date: 28/07/2006

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Madagascar, Berenty Lemur Reserve. Ring-tailed Lemurs (Lemur catta) with baby. Date: 28/07/2006

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Madagascar. Berenty Lemur Reserve. Verreaux's Sifaka (Propithecus verreauxi) foraging. Date: 28/07/2006

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Madagascar, Perinet Reserve. An Eastern Grey Bamboo Lemur (Hapalemur griseus). Date: 28/07/2006

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Madagascar, Perinet Reserve. Red Lemur (Eulemur rufus) with baby. Date: 28/07/2006

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Madagascar, Perinet Reserve. Common Brown Lemur (Eulemur fulvus fulvus) Date: 28/07/2006

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Madagascar, Perinet Forest. An Indri (Indri indri), the largest of the lemurs. Date: 28/07/2006

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Ring-tailed Lemur (Lemur catta) warming in tree in morning sun, Berenty Lemur Reserve, Madagascar Date: 21/07/2006

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Madagascar, Mantadia, Diademed Sifaka. Date: 24/02/2007

Africa, Madagascar, Anosy Region, Berenty Reserve. A female sifaka clings to a tree while its baby holding on to the mothers back

Africa, Madagascar, Isalo National Park. Two ring-tailed lemurs groom one another

Africa, Madagascar, Andasibe, Lemur Island. A grey bamboo lemur sitting in a tree watching everything alertly

Africa, Madagascar, Anosy, Berenty Reserve. A female sifaka clinging to a tree while its baby holds on to the mothers back

Africa, Madagascar, Berenty Reserve. White-footed sportive lemur hiding in the branches of a tree waiting for sunset

Africa, Madagascar, Akanin ny Nofy Reserve. Black-and-white-ruffed lemur (Varecia variegata) perched on a tree trunk

Africa, Madagascar, Kirindy Forest. Portrait of a female red-fronted brown lemur (Eulemur rufifrons) on a branch of a baobab tree

Close-up back view of four, ring-tailed lemurs (Lemur catta) on a meadow in summer, Zoo Augsburg, Swabia, Bavaria, Germany

Close-up Portrait of Four Ring-tailed Lemurs (Lemur catta) sitting in Meadow in summer, Zoo Augsburg, Swabia, Bavaria, Germany

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"Exploring the Enigmatic Prosimians: A Glimpse into Nocturnal Life" In the depths of West Africa's Ankasa Reserve, a fascinating creature emerges from the shadows. Meet the West African Potto (Perodicticus potto potto), an adult prosimian who gracefully navigates through its habitat at night. With nimble fingers and keen senses, it effortlessly climbs on branches, showcasing its remarkable agility. Venturing further east to Madagascar's Akanin ny nofy Reserve, we encounter two other captivating members of the prosimian family. The Indri and Tarsier captivate with their unique characteristics. The Indri stands tall amidst lush foliage, emitting haunting calls that echo across the forest canopy. Meanwhile, the Tarsier enchants us with its large eyes adapted for nocturnal hunting. Delving into history, an engraving from 1895 reveals another intriguing prosimian species - the Aye-aye. Native to Madagascar's Lake Ampitabe region, this rare primate possesses elongated fingers used for extracting insects from tree bark. Its peculiar appearance has made it both revered and feared by local communities throughout time. These snapshots offer glimpses into a diverse group of primates known as prosimians - often referred to as "pre-monkeys. " Found primarily in Africa and Madagascar, they exhibit distinct adaptations that have allowed them to thrive in various environments. As we marvel at these images captured by DDE-90020979 through DDE-90020980 lenses, let us appreciate these incredible creatures' resilience and importance within their ecosystems. By studying them closely, scientists gain valuable insights into our own evolutionary past. So next time you find yourself beneath moonlit canopies or exploring nature reserves like Ankasa or Akanin ny nofy Reserve – take a moment to imagine what life is like for these enigmatic prosimians after dark.