'Island of Lemurs: Madagascar' Documentary: Lemurs Facing Extinction, Things to Know About the Primates in the Wild
Lemurs are considered primates that live in the wild of the African island and other tiny neighboring islands in Madagascar. The lemurs do not exist anywhere else on Earth.
A report published on sciencemag.org shows that lemurs are the "most threatened mammal group on Earth." The new documentary, showing on April 4 in 3D shows Patricia Wright attempting to find mates for the remaining lemurs in Madagascar.
According to Planet Save, 90% of lemurs are now threatened to become extinct so primatologist are now devising plans to avoid the nearing extinction. The team of primatologists built an "action plan" that can save the "101 species of lemur" living in Madagascar.
"Island of Lemurs: Madagascar" director David Douglas told Reuters that lemurs are the "last chance stage in their long existence" and by people simply having lack of knowledge about their existence on Earth and the lemurs are already "disappearing."
"We're trying to involve people and engage them with the entertainment side of the lives of these animals, because it is rich lives that they live," Douglas explained.
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