This Fridays endangered species article focuses on one of many lemur species that are facing near extinction on the island of Madagascar. Scientifically identified as Eulemur rubriventer the species was formally identified back in 1850 by Dr sidore Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire (16 December 1805 – 10 November 1861) whom was a French zoologist and an authority on deviation from normal structure. In 1854 he coined the term éthologie (ethology). The specie has been listed as vulnerable since the early 1990s on-wards. Populations of the lemuridae primate continue to decrease within its only native country of Madagascar. Five red bellied lemurs populate every square kilometer within its range, of which its estimated that 1,802 reside within Ranomafana National Park. Red bellied lemurs are seen at high altitudes only within the Ranomafana National Park where habitat loss and hunting is still damaging overall populations. Young are born in September and October, after a gestation period of 123–127 days. One infant is usually born per year to each group and mortality is approximately 50%. Weaning occurs at 6–7 months. They are very specialized frugivores, and an important seed disperser. Being such an important seed disperser the species must be protected as should the species go extinct its highly likely plants the species feeds on will begin to decrease too thus seeing more habitat loss. Primary threats to the species are from hunting of which locals hunt the species exclusively for food. Even with professional conservation efforts in place the red bellied lemurs are now nearing extinction. Secondary threats range from habitat loss due to slash-and-burn practices and illegal logging. Also subject to hunting, which can be heavy in certain areas, such as Mantadia. The species is listed on AI of the Convention on International Trade of Endangered Species wild flora and fauna. Though widespread the species does appear to be relatively [uncommon] and populations are drastically declining at very high rates. Red bellied lemurs are known to still inhabit the parks of Andringitra, Mantadia, Marojejy, Ranomafana, and Zahamena. However how long for is not known. The government of Madagascar [must] now get to grips with illegal logging, slash and burn and illegal hunting of this protected species. Jose Depre CEO You can donate to our F.A.A.W.S project here https://facebook/pages/International-Animal-Rescue-Foundation-World-Action-South-Africa/199685603444685?sk=app_117708921611213 all donations [under the F.A.A.W.S] project go directly into preserving African wildlife. While monetary donations under the [Ranger Protection Project] are used exclusively to protect both Indian and African rangers via equipment purchasing. [email protected] speakupforthevoiceless.org Dont forget our international demo against the African and Asian pet meat trade 4th APRIL 2015 - 10:00AM - For more information please contact; [email protected] - saynotodogmeatevents.info saynotodogmeat.net Donate to Say No To Dog Meat today here https://facebook/SayNoToDogMeat/app_117708921611213
Posted on: Fri, 16 Jan 2015 02:33:04 +0000
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