Ring-tailed lemurs of Madagascar: Going, going, gone?

The ring-tailed lemur, an iconic primate that is emblematic of the wild and wonderful creatures inhabiting the tropical island of Madagascar, is in big trouble.
According to a new study by the University of Victoria in British Columbia and CU Boulder, the number of ring-tailed lemurs among known populations is thought to have plummeted to less than 2,500 in Madagascar, the only place where they exist.  Read the full story here at CU Boulder Today.