Lemurs : Science World Report

Dec 15, 2015 01:45 PM EST

Small Talk Is Rooted Back To Our Primate Ancestors

Most of us think of small talk as a short and sometimes awkward way to pass the time. However, new research suggests that it's important for social-bonding and may have been passed down from our primate ancestors.

May 13, 2015 11:53 AM EDT

Why Female Lemurs Dominate the Guys: Testosterone

Female lemurs may behave a bit more like guys, thanks to some testosterone. While males rule in most of the animal world, lemurs have a very different social pecking order--and scientists may have found out why.

Feb 25, 2015 10:00 AM EST

Lemur Scents Reveal Whether Mom Will Have a Boy or Girl

Humans use ultrasound to check whether a mom-to-be will have a boy or girl, but even ultrasound doesn't always get it right. With lemurs, though, it's easy; scientists have found that you can tell whether a pregnant mother will have a boy or a girl by her scent.

Dec 17, 2014 10:45 AM EST

Ancient DNA Reveals Why Gorilla-sized Lemurs Became Extinct on Madagascar

Ancient DNA may explain why giant lemurs became extinct. Scientists have taken a closer look at the bones and teeth of giant lemurs that lived thousands of years ago and have found a bit more about these now-extinct animals.

Nov 04, 2014 11:49 AM EST

At Risk Lemurs are the Gardeners of Madagascar

The lemurs of Madagascar are crucial to the region's biodiversity. Yet a majority of the 101 species of lemurs there are now threatened with extinction. Scientists have now taken a closer look at what might happen to the region with their disappearance.

Oct 30, 2014 09:34 AM EDT

World's Smallest Primate, the Mouse Lemur, Lives Twice as Long in the Wild

Scientists have discovered that the world's smallest primate lives twice as long as previous estimates, calling into question current practices when keeping these animals in captivity.