Prosimian Collection (page 4)

Lemur skulls C016 / 6150
Lemur skulls. Two skulls showing the diversity of lemurs on Madagascar

South African galago skeleton
Mounted skeleton of a South African galago (Galago moholi). This lesser bushbaby is found in woodlands in southern Africa. It reaches body lengths of 17 centimetres and has light brown to grey fur

Aye-aye, artwork C016 / 5614
Aye-aye (Daubentonia madagascariensis). This nocturnal lemur uses its long middle finger to dig grubs out of trees. Plate 256 b from the Richard Owen Drawings Collection held at the Natural History

Verreauxs sifaka mother and baby
Verreauxs sifaka (Propithecus verreauxi) mother and baby on the ground. All lemurs are endemic to Madagascar, where they evolved in isolation from other primates after Madagascar became

Verreauxs sifaka male
Verreauxs sifaka (Propithecus verreauxi) male on the ground. All lemurs are endemic to Madagascar, where they evolved in isolation from other primates after Madagascar became geographically isolated

Black-and-white ruffed lemur C013 / 7008
Black-and-white ruffed lemur (Varecia variegata variegata) in a tree. All lemurs are endemic to Madagascar, where they evolved in isolation from other primates after Madagascar became geographically

Black-and-white ruffed lemur C013 / 7007
Black-and-white ruffed lemur (Varecia variegata variegata) in a tree. All lemurs are endemic to Madagascar, where they evolved in isolation from other primates after Madagascar became geographically

White-headed lemur female C013 / 7005
White-headed lemur (Eulemur albifrons) female in a tree. All lemurs are endemic to Madagascar, where they evolved in isolation from other primates after Madagascar became geographically isolated

Red-tailed sportive lemur C013 / 7001
Red-tailed sportive lemur (Lepilemur ruficaudatus) in a tree. All lemurs are endemic to Madagascar, where they evolved in isolation from other primates after Madagascar became geographically isolated

White-footed sportive lemur C013 / 7003
White-footed sportive lemur (Lepilemur leucopus) in a tree. All lemurs are endemic to Madagascar, where they evolved in isolation from other primates after Madagascar became geographically isolated

White-footed sportive lemur (Lepilemur leucopus) in a tree. All lemurs are endemic to Madagascar, where they evolved in isolation from other primates after Madagascar became geographically isolated

Gray bamboo lemur C013 / 6998
Gray bamboo lemur (Hapalemur griseus) in a tree. All lemurs are endemic to Madagascar, where they evolved in isolation from other primates after Madagascar became geographically isolated from Africa

Aye-aye paws, artwork C013 / 6602
Aye-aye (Daubentonia madagascariensis) paws. This nocturnal lemur uses its long middle finger to dig grubs out of trees. Plate 258 c from the Richard Owen Drawings Collection held at the Natural

Lemur skulls from Madagascar
Two skulls show the incredible diversity of lemurs on Madagascar

Galago moholi, South African galago
Mounted skeleton of Galago moholi, South African galago, monkey

Megaladapis edwardsi, giant lemur
Skull of the giant lemur, Megaladapis edwardsi. The giant lemur was roughly gorilla-sized and lived as recently as 2, 000 year ago. Specimen dates from the Quaternary, near Ampoza, S.W Madagascar

Potto (Perodicticus potto) adult, climbing on branch at night (one of few exhisting photographs in wild), Kahuzi-Biega N.P. Kivu Region, Democratic Republic of Congo, november

Ring-tailed Lemur (Lemur catta) two adults, sitting on ground, Madagascar, September

Ring-tailed Lemur (Lemur catta) adult, sitting on ground, Madagascar, September

Eastern Grey Gentle Lemur (Hapalemur griseus griseus) adult, clinging to tree trunk, Analamazoatra (Perinet) Reserve, Andasibe, Madagascar, September

Madagascar, Berenty Lemur Reserve. Ring-tailed Lemurs (Lemur catta) with baby

Madagascar, Perinet Forest. An Indri (Indri indri), the largest of the lemurs

Crowned Lemur (Eulemur coronatus) male on tsingy. Tsingy is limestone cast that is very sharp and ruggered. Ankarana Special Reserve. Northern MADAGASCAR

Ring-tailed lemurs (Lemur catta) near Andringitra mountains. South-central MADAGASCAR

Ring-tailed lemur baby (Lemur catta) Beza mahafaly Special Reserve. South-western MADAGASCAR

Verreauxs sifaka (Propithecus verreauxi). Berenty Reserve, Southern MADAGASCAR

Ring-tailed lemur (Lemur catta) Berenty Reserve. Southern MADAGASCAR

Ring-tailed lemur (Lemur catta) & Didieraeaceae, (Alluaudia ascendens) Berenty Reserve. Southern MADAGASCAR

White-footed sportive lemur (Lepilemur leucopus) Berenty Reserve. Southern MADAGASCAR

Mongoose lemur (Eulemur mongoz) female. Ankarafantsika Nature Reserve, Western deciduous forest. MADAGASCAR

Milne-Edwards sportive lemur (Lepilemur edwardsi) Ankarafantsika Nature Reserve. Western MADAGASCAR

Golden-crowned sifaka or Tattersalls sifaka (Propithecus tattersalli) Daraina, North-east MADAGASCAR

Philippine Tarsier (Tarsius syrichta) adult, clinging to tree trunk in forest, Bohol Island, Philippines

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"Exploring the Enigmatic Prosimians: A Glimpse into Nocturnal Life" In the depths of West Africa's Ankasa Reserve, a fascinating creature emerges from the shadows. Meet the West African Potto (Perodicticus potto potto), an adult prosimian who gracefully navigates through its habitat at night. With nimble fingers and keen senses, it effortlessly climbs on branches, showcasing its remarkable agility. Venturing further east to Madagascar's Akanin ny nofy Reserve, we encounter two other captivating members of the prosimian family. The Indri and Tarsier captivate with their unique characteristics. The Indri stands tall amidst lush foliage, emitting haunting calls that echo across the forest canopy. Meanwhile, the Tarsier enchants us with its large eyes adapted for nocturnal hunting. Delving into history, an engraving from 1895 reveals another intriguing prosimian species - the Aye-aye. Native to Madagascar's Lake Ampitabe region, this rare primate possesses elongated fingers used for extracting insects from tree bark. Its peculiar appearance has made it both revered and feared by local communities throughout time. These snapshots offer glimpses into a diverse group of primates known as prosimians - often referred to as "pre-monkeys. " Found primarily in Africa and Madagascar, they exhibit distinct adaptations that have allowed them to thrive in various environments. As we marvel at these images captured by DDE-90020979 through DDE-90020980 lenses, let us appreciate these incredible creatures' resilience and importance within their ecosystems. By studying them closely, scientists gain valuable insights into our own evolutionary past. So next time you find yourself beneath moonlit canopies or exploring nature reserves like Ankasa or Akanin ny nofy Reserve – take a moment to imagine what life is like for these enigmatic prosimians after dark.