Due to rampant deforestation and hunting in their heartland of Madagascar, lemurs have it particularly bad: 103 of the world's 107 species of these animals are threatened by extinction. ... A growing lemur pet trade in the country has also emerged as a new pressure.

Why is the lemur endangered species?

Almost all of the 107 species of lemurs are endangered. One of the main reasons for the disappearance of these charismatic mammals is that they are found only in Madagascar, and their habitats are being rapidly destroyed through deforestation. Forests are cleared for farmland and for fuelwood.

Why are lemurs dying?

A majority of Madagascar's iconic lemurs (Primates, Strepsirrhini) is threatened with extinction due to anthropogenic activities like land use change (deforestation) and bushmeat hunting.