Golden Bamboo Lemur is a photograph by Eva Lechner which was uploaded on May 26th, 2023.
Golden Bamboo Lemur
The golden bamboo lemur is crepuscular i.e. is a most active at dawn and dusk. It is about the size of a domestic cat and is 28–45 cm (11–18 in)... more
by Eva Lechner
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Golden Bamboo Lemur
Artist
Eva Lechner
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Photograph
Description
The golden bamboo lemur is crepuscular i.e. is a most active at dawn and dusk. It is about the size of a domestic cat and is 28–45 cm (11–18 in) long plus a tail of 24–40 cm (9.4–15.7 in), and on average weighs 1.6 kg (3.5 lb).
The species is endemic to the rain forests of south–eastern Madagascar at elevations of 600–1,400 m (2,000–4,600 ft). It is known from the vicinity of Ranomafana National Park (first discovery in 1986 by Patricia Wright), Andringitra National Park (discovered in 1993), possibly in a forest corridor that connects Ranomafana with Andringitra National Park.
A wildlife close-up(Canon R6,Canon 400mm)taken at Ranomafana NP,Madagascvar
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May 26th, 2023