Do you hear that? Its #WorldLemurDay! Lemurs first evolved 55 million years ago and are only found on the island of Madagascar. Many species of lemurs eat fruit, and have been found to be excellent seed dispersers, keeping rainforest habitats healthy. However, almost a third of all lemur species are critically endangered, mainly due to deforestation. The L.A. Zoo cares for and participates in Species Survival Plans for ring-tailed lemurs, blue-eyed black lemurs, and Coquerel's sifakas. #Lemur #A

In Latin, the word lemur means ghost, which suits black lemurs like this pair perfectly as they are often invisible high up in the trees of their forested home. Males and females of this species have different coloring, with males appearing almost jet-black and females displaying a gray or brown coloration. These primates are interesting in that they are active at any time, day or night, depending on food availability, predatory threats, and ambient temperature. Video taken at Saint Louis Zoo. #

Let's leap into some wild lemur facts!🚀🌿 You might be surprised! 1️⃣ Lemurs have huge eyes to help them see at night — they're little nighttime adventurers!🌙👀 2️⃣ They talk by making funny noises like clicks, howls, and purrs!🎶😂 3️⃣ Lemurs are very playful — they love chasing each other around and playing tag in the trees!🌳🏃‍♂️ | Wild Animal Safari - MO