Eastern lesser bamboo lemur
A species of Gentle lemurs, Also known as Gray gentle lemur, Bamboo lemur Scientific name : Hapalemur griseus Genus : Gentle lemurs
Eastern lesser bamboo lemur, A species of Gentle lemurs
Also known as:
Gray gentle lemur, Bamboo lemur
Scientific name: Hapalemur griseus
Genus: Gentle lemurs
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Description
The eastern bamboo lemur or eastern half lemur (Hapalemur griseus) is a primate species from the group of lemurs.
General Info
Lifespan
12-20 years
Diet
Eastern lesser bamboo lemur sustains primarily on a diet of bamboo, demonstrating a particular fondness for bamboo shoots and leaves. Interestingly, this species also incorporates fruits, flowers, and grasses into their meals to maintain dietary variety.
Appearance
Eastern lesser bamboo lemur is a small-sized primate with a slender body, covered in soft, dense fur. Their fur is predominantly grey, but they may have varying shades of brown or beige. They have a tufted tail that is longer than their body. They possess round, expressive eyes that are typically an enchanting shade of yellow or golden. There are no significant differences in appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies.
Behavior
Primarily arboreal, eastern lesser bamboo lemur feeds on bamboo, using incisors and strong jaws to penetrate hard outer casings. As social, diurnal lemurs, they gather in small family groups dominated by females. Eastern lesser bamboo lemur practices scent-marking behavior for territorial purposes and communicates using varied vocal signals, enhancing survival in dense rainforest habitats.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Mammals Order
Apes Family
True lemurs Genus
Gentle lemurs Species
Eastern lesser bamboo lemur 
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