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Conservation status and distribution of the Alaotran gentle lemur Hapalemur griseus alaotrensis

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  24 April 2009

Thomas Mutschler  and
Anna T.C. Feistner
Thomas Mutschler
Affiliation:
Jersey Wildlife Preservation Trust, Les Augrès Manor, Trinity, Jersey JE3 5BP, Channel Islands, UK.
Anna T.C. Feistner
Affiliation:
Jersey Wildlife Preservation Trust, Les Augrès Manor, Trinity, Jersey JE3 5BP, Channel Islands, UK.
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The Alaotran gentle lemur Hapalemur griseus alaotrensis is found only in the marsh vegetation surrounding Lac Alaotra in Madagascar. This habitat is shrinking and becoming fragmented due to conversion to rice cultivation. In addition, lemurs are hunted for pets and food. There is no protected area within their limited range. This paper presents the results of a 6-month field study assessing the distribution, population size and conservation status of the lemur. The population consists of about 7500 animals, split into at least two subpopulations. If no conservation action is taken in the near future, drainage of the remaining 13,000 ha block of marsh vegetation will probably lead to the extinction in the wild of this primate taxon.

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Research Article
Information
Oryx , Volume 29 , Issue 4 , October 1995 , pp. 267 - 274
Copyright
Copyright © Fauna and Flora International 1995

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