Greater bamboo lemur
A species of Prolemur Scientific name : Prolemur simus Genus : Prolemur
Greater bamboo lemur, A species of Prolemur
Scientific name: Prolemur simus
Genus: Prolemur
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Description
The Great Bamboo Lemur (Prolemur simus), also called Large half lemur or Broad-muzzle half lemur, is a primate species from the group of lemurs (Lemuriformes). He is one of the most threatened lemurs.
General Info
Lifespan
20-25 years
Diet
Greater bamboo lemur's diet predominantly consists of bamboo shoots and leaves. This species manifests a preference for giant bamboo, particularly its shoots, pith, and leaf bases, making it primarily a folivorous bamboo specialist.
Appearance
Greater bamboo lemur is a large lemur, with a robust body, wide snout, and dense, soft fur. Generally, it is grey or brown in color with darker limbs and tail. In males, fur color may darken with age. A unique feature of this lemur is its extremely dexterous and powerful hands, used for gripping bamboo efficiently. It lacks any horns, wings, or unique markings.
Behavior
Greater bamboo lemur is a nocturnal primate known for its distinctive social behavior, living in groups of two to five individuals. It forages for bamboo shoots, leaves, and fruits, displaying specialist feeding habits. Greater bamboo lemur exhibits aggressive behaviors to defend its feeding territories from others. Notably, female greater bamboo lemur often dominate social interactions within groups, an evolved adaptive trait for survival.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Mammals Order
Apes Family
True lemurs Genus
Prolemur Species
Greater bamboo lemur 
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