Pygmy Mouse Lemur

The Pygmy Mouse lemur (Microcebus myoxinus) is the smallest primate in the world Its head and body are less than two and a half inches though its tail is a bit more than twice that length. These nocturnal lemurs live in the dry forests of Madagascar and rarely leave the forests' trees. They spend most of their time in trees, and can move nimbly from branch to branch and tree to tree. Mouse lemurs sleep aloft during the day and forage at night for insects, fruit, flowers, and other plants. These adaptable primates store fat in their tails and hind legs, burning it when forage is lean. They may store up to 35 percent of their body weight. Female lesser mouse lemurs enter a dormant state during Madagascar's dry season, from April or May to September or October. Females are inactive during this time and may not leave their tree holes.

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