White-Collared+Lemur

White Collared Lemur ===The scientific name is //Eulemur cinereiceps//. The White Collared Lemur is found in south east Madagascar. They were added to the endangered species list in 1996. The estimated population is 7,265 plus possible 2,268 individuals. The reason for the decline in population is being hunted and conversion of rain forest habitat into agricultural land. It can be saved by a decrease in hunting. The Endangered Species Act is to protect and attempt to repopulate the species that are endangered. The Endangered Species Act was passed by congress in 1973 to save both plants and animals. The size of White Collared Lemurs range from 2kg to 2.5kg. There size is 39-405 cm body and a tail size of 50-55 cm. The White Collared Lemur eats leaves, flowers and fungi. The White Collared Lemurs gestation period is 120 days the infants are born between September and November. White Collared Lemurs can jump rather far. This could cause them trouble. The //Eulemur cinereiceps// is a truely unique animal. Save the Lemurs! ===

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