Wednesday 17 December 2014

DNA sheds light on why largest lemurs disappeared: Giant lemurs' demise linked to size, low numbers

Date:
December 16, 2014

Source:
Duke University

Summary:
DNA from giant lemurs that lived thousands of years ago in Madagascar may help explain why the animals went extinct, and what makes some lemurs more at risk today. Scientists have little doubt that humans played a role in the giant lemurs' demise. By comparing the species that died out to those that survived, scientists hope to better predict which lemurs are most in need of protection in the future.


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