Black-and-white ruffed lemur (Varecia variegata variegata) in a tree. All lemurs are endemic to Madagascar, where they evolved in isolation from other

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Black-and-white ruffed lemur (Varecia variegata variegata) in a tree. All lemurs are endemic to Madagascar, where they evolved in isolation from other primates after Madagascar became geographically isolated from Africa. Many lemur species are becoming increasingly rare due to habitat destruction. This lemur feeds mainly on fruit. Photographed in Madagascar.

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