These incredible furry primates were photographed by Matthew Williams-Ellis on his recent trip to Madagascar. Lemurs are endemic to this island off the South East coast of Africa, evolving in isolation from the rest of the world and without much competition in the form of predators. There are over 100 species and subspecies, however many are now endangered due to rainforest destruction.
Grey bamboo lemur (Hapalemur), Lemur Island, Andasibe, Eastern Madagascar, AfricaBlack and white ruffed lemur (Varecia variegata), endemic to Madagascar, seen on Lemur Island, Andasibe National Park, Madagascar, AfricaCommon brown lemur (Eulemur fulvus), Lemur Island, Andasibe National Park, Madagascar, AfricaRing-tailed lemur (Lemur catta), Isalo National Park, Ihorombe Region, Southwest Madagascar, Africa