GREEN LEMUR
Lemurs are cool. They are from Madagascar.

Conservation

Most lemurs are listed as endangered or threatened species. Many species have gone extinct in the last centuries, mainly due to habitat destruction (deforestation) and hunting. Conservation of lemurs in Madagascar is a high priority, but the country's poor economic situation and the lemurs' limited range make it an uphill battle. In 2008, a total of 99 living lemur species were formally recognized,[10] with more species likely to be discovered or differentiated in the future.

One of the foremost lemur research facilities is the Duke Lemur Center. Also, Idea Wild (ideawild.org) has contributed to some projects on the conservation of different areas in Madagascar to prevent further deforestation. For example, the natives of Madagascar use a technique known as "slash and burn" to eliminate their previous year's crops. This, however, destroys the habitat of the lemurs and other animals in Madagascar. Idea Wild helps natives find other ways to restore their crops without using such volatile methods.