Could and should the ring tailed lemur be replaced by other lemur species in zoos ?

Is there a decent guidebook covering the lemur species ie a Collins Field Guide, that someone can recommend?

 

Thanks, I will check it out.

 

Really glad to hear that you are thinking of purchasing a guidebook on these species Gary.

Do you plan to visit Madagascar to see wild lemurs at some point in the future ?

If so then I encourage you to do this as ecotourism is becoming one of the best ways to encourage and support lemur conservation and these animals need as much support as they can get.

I have to second what @TeaLovingDave has already said here that the best field guide style book on the subject is the Mittermeier one (don't own it, but have browsed through a copy once and have heard brilliant things about it).

 

Sadly not as my health issues limit my mobility somewhat.

I want a guide more for my own information/knowledge as to updated species. I have a few guides to African Mammals but I suspect they are out of date in some regards.

Plus, as an artist, I can appreciate new reference art! Always great to have some new pictures to enjoy!

 

Collared, Crowned, and Blueeyed Black Lemurs have all been increased to SSP status since 2013.

 

Yes, the guidebook mentioned that they were currently working on SSP status for several species so I imagine that the ones I read may have been published prior to 2013 when the status changed.

 

Sad to hear that Gary.

I think the fieldguide would be a brilliant resource to have for both art and as a reference to the different lemur species for sure.