Mongoose Lemur Eulemur mongoz

Mongoose Lemur male
Mongoose Lemur female
The cuddly Mongoose Lemur is native to a limited range of northwest Madagascar. Much of their range has been lost to clearance for farming, cattle grazing, logging and charcoal production.
Mongoose Lemur male
Mongoose Lemur male
Mongoose Lemur
They are also caught in hunting traps and are critically endangered. The adult male, above, has a red throat.
Mongoose Lemur female
Mongoose Lemur female
Mongoose Lemur
The female, above, has a white throat and chest. They live in trees in small family groups, usually of a bonded pair and offspring.