Could and should the ring tailed lemur be replaced by other lemur species in zoos ?

GaryA said:
Is there a decent guidebook covering the lemur species ie a Collins Field Guide, that someone can recommend?
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The best option is the one I mentioned a couple of pages back:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lemurs-Madagascar-Conservation-International-Tropical/dp/1934151238

There are comprehensive accounts, with colour plates, covering all species known as of 2009 - and also information on optimum locations to see various species, advice on wildlife watching in Madagascar, and a lengthy segment on the historically-extinct lemur species of Madagascar.
 
TeaLovingDave said:
The best option is the one I mentioned a couple of pages back:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lemurs-Madagascar-Conservation-International-Tropical/dp/1934151238

There are comprehensive accounts, with colour plates, covering all species known as of 2009 - and also information on optimum locations to see various species, advice on wildlife watching in Madagascar, and a lengthy segment on the historically-extinct lemur species of Madagascar.
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Thanks, I will check it out.
 
GaryA said:
Is there a decent guidebook covering the lemur species ie a Collins Field Guide, that someone can recommend?
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Really glad to hear that you are thinking of purchasing a guidebook on these species Gary. :)

Do you plan to visit Madagascar to see wild lemurs at some point in the future ?

If so then I encourage you to do this as ecotourism is becoming one of the best ways to encourage and support lemur conservation and these animals need as much support as they can get.

I have to second what @TeaLovingDave has already said here that the best field guide style book on the subject is the Mittermeier one (don't own it, but have browsed through a copy once and have heard brilliant things about it).
 
Onychorhynchus coronatus said:
Really glad to hear that you are thinking of purchasing a guidebook on these species Gary. :)

Do you plan to visit Madagascar to see wild lemurs at some point in the future ?
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Sadly not as my health issues limit my mobility somewhat.

I want a guide more for my own information/knowledge as to updated species. I have a few guides to African Mammals but I suspect they are out of date in some regards.

Plus, as an artist, I can appreciate new reference art! Always great to have some new pictures to enjoy!
 
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Onychorhynchus coronatus said:
Quotes from the AZA Eulemer handbook regarding suitability of the mongoose lemur in mixed species exhibits:

"E. mongoz does not do well in mixed species settings, while other species can be safely housed with other taxa. Some species tolerate extended family groups while others, such as E. mongoz, do not. Thus, it is important to remember that not all Eulemur species will be managed in the same manner and that group management can even differ within the same species."

Regarding SSP status of species under AZA designation :

"Currently (2013), only the mongoose lemur (E. mongoz) is a Yellow SSP Program under AZA sustainability designations."

Apparently a yellow SSP program under AZA designations is defined as the following :

" Yellow SSP Programs are those populations that retain less than 90% gene diversity at 100 years or ten generations, but include at least 50 individual animals (within AZA facilities and Sustainability Partner facilities) held among at least three AZA member facilities."
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Collared, Crowned, and Blueeyed Black Lemurs have all been increased to SSP status since 2013.
 
GaryA said:
Sadly not as my health issues limit my mobility somewhat.

I want a guide more for my own information/knowledge as to updated species. I have a few guides to African Mammals but I suspect they are out of date in some regards.

Plus, as an artist, I can appreciate new reference art! Always great to have some new pictures to enjoy!
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Sad to hear that Gary.

I think the fieldguide would be a brilliant resource to have for both art and as a reference to the different lemur species for sure. :)
 
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