Eulemur Hapalemur Prolemur Lemuridae is a family of prosimian primates native to Madagascar, and one of five families commonly known as lemurs. These animals were once thought to be the evolutionary predecessors of monkeys and apes, but this is no longer considered correct. ==Characteristics== Lemurids are medium-sized arboreal primates, ranging f... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lemuridae
A family of the order primates, suborder strepsirhini (prosimii), containing four genera which inhabit madagascar and the comoro island. most of the lemurs prefer wooded areas. The four genera are hapalemur, lemur, lepilemur, and varecia. ... (12 Dec 1998) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973