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Thousands of the endangered primates end up on the dinner plates of people in the upper rung of the country’s society who have money to spare. By Dina Fine Maron Lemurs are charismatic primates known ...

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The Palm Beach Zoo is marking spring break with a week of special lemur-themed activities for kids, including daily educational chats with zoologists and an afternoon craft and ...

Lemurs are charismatic primates known for their large, soulful eyes and long, fluffy tails. They are beloved by children, who are entertained by lemur characters in cartoons and picture books. But in ...