Prosimian Collection (page 2)

Lemur catta, ring tailed lemur
Plate 4 from Histoire Naturelle des Singes et des Makis, by Jean-Baptiste Audebert, 1808

Slender Lorises (Stenops Gracilis)
Illustration of a Slender Lorises (Stenops Gracilis)

Pygmy mouse lemur engraving 1895
Pygmy mouse lemur - Prosimian (half ape) engraving

Black Lemur engraving 1895
Black Lemur - Prosimian (half ape) engraving

Red slender lorisengraving 1895
Red slender loris - Prosimian (half ape) engraving

Tarsier engraving 1895
Tarsier - Prosimian (half ape) engraving

Plumplori engraving 1895
Plumplori - Prosimian (slow loris) engraving

Galago engraving 1895
Galago - Prosimian (half ape) engraving

Angwantibo engraving 1895
Angwantibo - Prosimian (half ape) engraving

Slender Loris or Loris tardigradus

Ring-tailed Lemur (Lemur catta) with its tail against a wall, facing forward

Black and white ruffed lemurs (Varecia variegata variegata) in a tree. This is a female (centre) with her young. This species of lemur is the fith most endangered of the 52 species of lemur

Female black and white ruffed lemur (Varecia variegata variegata) in a tree. The female is larger and more dominant than the male

Black lemur. Male black lemur (Eulemur macaco) in a tree. Black lemurs live in forests on the north-western tip of Madagascar and on two neighbouring islands

Common brown lemurs. Female common brown lemur (Eulemur fulvus) washing her infant in a tree. This lemur is found in north-western areas of Madagascar and on nearby islands

Crowned lemur. Male crowned lemur (Eulemur coronatus) in a tree. Crowned lemurs are endemic to the northern forests of Madagascar

Black ruffed lemur (Varecia variegata variegata) hanging from a branch. This primate is endemic to the east coast rainforests of Madagascar where it spends most of its time high in the canopy

Gray mouse lemur (Microcebus murinus) in a tree. Also known as the lesser mouse lemur, this species of primate is found in western and southern Madagascar

Indri n a tree
Indri in a tree. Indris (Indri indri) are the largest of the lemurs, with their bodies reaching up to 90 centimetres in length

Diademed sifaka (Propithecus diadema) jumping. This arboreal lemur is found in eastern and north-eastern Madagascar. It is one of the largest of the lemurs

Ring-tailed lemur in a spiny forest tree
Ring-tailed lemur (Lemur catta) in a spiny forest tree, or Madagascan ocotillo, (Alluaudia procera). This lemur inhabits the rocky mountains of south-western Madagascar, living mainly on the ground

Coquerels sifakas in a tree. Female Coquerels sifaka (Propithecus coquereli) in a tree with her infant. This lemur is found in the rainforests of Madagascar, where it feeds on fruits, flowers

Coquerels sifaka in a tree. Coquerels sifaka (Propithecus coquereli) is a lemur found in the rainforests of Madagascar, where it feeds on fruits, flowers, bark and leaves

Ring-tailed lemurs. Female ring-tailed lemur (Lemur catta) on the ground with its baby. This lemur inhabits the rocky mountains of south-western Madagascar, living mainly on the ground

Common brown lemur. Close-up of the hand of a common brown lemur (Eulemur fulvus). This lemur is found in north-western areas of Madagascar and on nearby islands

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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.