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alaotran gentle lemur
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Common name Gentle lemur
Specific name Hapalemur griseus alaotrensis
Family Lemuridae
Behaviour The gentle lemur is the only primate known to depend on marsh vegetation for food and shelter. In Madagascar they are known as 'Bandro'. They are critically endangered due to habitat loss, marsh fires & hunting
Diet Bamboo shoots, stems and leaves, reeds, papyrus.
Status Critically endangered
Location Lac Alaotra, Madagascar

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