1. a primate with large eyes and a long tail, native to Madagascar and nearby islands

Examples

• The ring-tailed lemur is one of the most recognizable species.
• Lemurs are found only in Madagascar and the Comoro Islands.
• The zoo’s lemur exhibit features several different species.
• Many lemur species are endangered due to habitat loss.
• Lemurs are nocturnal primates with excellent night vision.
• The mouse lemur is one of the smallest primates in the world.