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By Laura Klappenbach, About.com Guide to Animals / Wildlife since 2001

Scientists Name Three New Species of Lemurs

Tuesday July 4, 2006

Three new species of mouse lemurs have been discovered in the eastern rainforests of Madagascar. The tiny primates were first described in 2001, but several years were required to complete genetic analysis and gather the appropriate data to declare the lemurs new species.

Find out more: Three New Lemurs Discovered (National Geographic)

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