Primates on the Danger List

The critically endangered black-and-white ruffed lemur has one of the loudest calls of any primate
CI/Sterling Zumbrunn

Black-and-White Ruffed Lemur, Madagascar
Madagascar has the second largest number of primate species in the world, with over half of all primate species in Africa found here. It is famous for its lemurs, which are unique to the island. The critically endangered black-and-white ruffed lemur has one of the loudest calls of any primate.

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