Our Wide-Eyed Cousins Lemurs Find a Home
The article traces lemurs from their Madagascar origin about 60 million years ago to today. It notes humans drive endangerment, lemurs as the world’s most endangered mammals, and mentions a lemur refuge adviser tied to a new film.
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Island of Lemurs filmmakers face Madagascar’s rugged trial
The Island of Lemurs moviemakers endured harsh Madagascar filming conditions with few roads and hotels. Rain could halt work for a week, travel was slow with 10 hours for 60 miles, and crews even tied canoes together to paddle in a lightning storm. Part of the film was shot from a hot air balloon.
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Spieth Stuns At 2014 Masters Youngest Runner-Up
Jordan Spieth fell just three strokes shy of the Masters title in Augusta, becoming the tournament's youngest runner-up. At 20 he had already led U S amateurs in 2009 and 2011, helped Texas win NCAA golf in 2012, and was PGA Tour Rookie of the Year. He started the Jordan Spieth Charitable Trust to aid children with special needs military families and youth golf.
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Lemurs of Madagascar Face Habitat Loss and Hope
Madagascar's forests decline with over 90 percent destroyed and most lemur species endangered or extinct. Yet parks and ecotourism offer a path to conservation as locals realize lemurs pollinate rainforest flowers by spreading nectar with pollen on their faces while moving between plants.
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Lemur Niches Show Diversity Across Madagascar Forest
Lemurs fill distinct forest niches with bamboo eaters varying by size and diet from shoots to leaves. The eastern grey lemur weighs about 5 pounds, while social groups coordinate births and nest care to support multiple offspring.
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