2007-02-19 10:48:33 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Neither. It's a Prosimian (it's own subspecies).
Ringtailed Lemur - Lemur Catta
Crowned Lemur - Lemur Coronatus
2007-02-19 10:54:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Neither:
A lemur is a primate found naturally only on the island of Madagascar, an island located about 250 miles (400 kilometers) off the coast of southern Africa in the Indian Ocean (lemurs have been introduced on neighboring islands). Lemurs are prosimians, which are primates that were the evolutionary predecessor of monkeys and apes (simians). There are nearly sixty types of lemurs ranging in size from the tiny 30 gram Pygmy Mouse-lemur to the 10 kilogram Indri. All lemurs are endangered species, due mainly to habitat destruction (deforestation) and hunting.
2007-02-19 10:51:49 · answer #2 · answered by allyalexmch 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lemur is naturally considered a monkey. They are both primates of the monkey family but the lemur is a mix breed but still a monkey
2007-02-19 10:56:54 · answer #3 · answered by George 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lemur is neither a monkey nor a chimp. They are not even that closely related to the ape family!
2007-02-19 10:52:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lemur is considered a lemur!!! It bounces around like a monkey....I know cause I used to watch Zaboomafoo.....don't ask...It looks nothing like a monkey or a chimp. They have close personalities, but they are two very different species.
2007-02-19 10:52:38 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
they are a primate
2007-02-19 10:57:01 · answer #6 · answered by DAVE 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋