Critically Endangered Sibree Dwarf Lemur: Conservation Of A Unique Madagascar Primate

The Sibree dwarf lemur, scientifically known as Cheirogaleus sibreei, is a critically endangered primate native to southeastern Madagascar. Its distinctive physical features include a small body with a long, bushy tail, and unique eye and ear coloration. As an insectivore, frugivore, and folivore, it plays a crucial ecological role in its dry deciduous forest habitat. However, the species faces severe threats from habitat loss, fragmentation, and illegal wildlife trade, making its conservation of paramount importance.

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