What is another word for Lemurs?

Pronunciation: [lˈiːməz] (IPA)

Lemurs are a diverse group of primates native to Madagascar, with over 100 species identified to date. Within the lemur family, there are several subgroups, including the sifakas, indris, and aye-ayes. They are often described as being small, arboreal creatures with a distinctive physical appearance, including long tails, elongated fingers, and large, expressive eyes. Other descriptive terms used to refer to lemurs include prosimians, bush babies, and primates. These animals are known for their unique biology and behavior, and have become increasingly popular with tourists and conservationists alike. Despite facing numerous threats, including habitat loss and hunting, lemurs continue to capture the imagination of people around the world.

What are the hypernyms for Lemurs?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Lemurs

There is an old maxim which says: "The empty wagon makes the most noise," and it is interesting to note that the loudest-mouthed and most loquacious of all the animals are the Lemurs, who are the least intelligent members of their great family.
"The Human Side of Animals"
Royal Dixon
We know that these arose successively, primitive birds like the ostriches being older than higher forms like the parrots and singing birds; the pouched marsupials preceding the antelopes and the lion; the Lemurs coming before the man-like apes.
"Thomas Henry Huxley; A Sketch Of His Life And Work"
P. Chalmers Mitchell
After several modifications of his original scheme, he ended by placing Man as one of the many genera in his order Primates, which embraced not only the apes and Lemurs, but the bats also, as he found these last to be nearly allied to some of the lowest forms of the monkeys.
"The Antiquity of Man"
Charles Lyell

Famous quotes with Lemurs

  • Lemurs are close to the ancestral stock from which all primates arose, and I am happy to think that one of my own ancestors, 50 million years ago, was a little tree-dwelling creature not so dissimilar to the Lemurs of today. I love their leaping vitality, their inquisitive nature.
    Oliver Sacks

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