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psichickie t1_iqmduhw wrote

How many zoos/facilities around the world are working with this species? Since this species has such a specific environmental need, and their habitat is being destroyed for rice fields, where might reintroduction occur, if not in their native habitat?

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UniversityofBath OP t1_iqmupwj wrote

Unfortunately, due to the difficulties in managing this species in captivity, they are not common in European zoos. In Europe there are around twenty facilities that host gentle lemurs. Yes, reintroduction can only occur in their native habitat, which then needs to be protected

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