How long have lemurs been on Earth?
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How long have lemurs been on Earth?
Lemurs:
Lemurs are a group of over 100 species of primates known for having large eyes and a tooth comb instead of individual teeth. All species of lemurs live on the island of Madagascar and the neighboring Comoros Islands.
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View this answerEvolutionary biologists still debate when lemurs first evolved. The oldest lemur fossil date to the late Pleistocene Epoch around 126,000 years ago....
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Lemur Facts: Lesson for Kids
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Chapter 4 / Lesson 256In this lesson, you will learn about lemurs. You'll discover where they live, what they look like, and what they eat, as well as exploring threats to the lemurs and why very few of them remain in the world today.
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