lemur

[US]/'li:mə/
[UK]/ˈlimɚ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a gray, long-tailed monkey, native to Madagascar

Example Sentences

Any of various lemurs, especially the species Lemur macaco.

the flying lemur is an efficient glider as well as climber.

This picture taken on January 20, 2009 shows a newly born Madagascan lemur, Propithecus coronatus, an en-dangered species named Tahina, at Besancon Zoo, eastern France.

The lemurs in the zoo were playful and curious.

The lemurs are known for their distinctive black and white fur patterns.

Lemurs are native to Madagascar.

The lemurs leaped from tree to tree with agility.

The lemurs groom each other as a form of social bonding.

Tourists enjoy watching lemurs in their natural habitat.

Lemurs have a keen sense of smell to locate food.

The lemurs communicate through vocalizations and body language.

Conservation efforts are crucial to protect lemurs from extinction.

Lemurs are considered one of the most endangered primate species.

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