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The black lemur is endangered because of the deforestation, slash and burn agriculture, logging, and firewood production in their habitats. They are mostly located in Madagascar. Also some that are found on plantations are killed, brought to zoo's, or taken away.

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Slash-and-burn agriculture is a big threat to the black lemur's environment, but it is also hunted for food and as a pest. The lemur also traded locally as a pet.

This species is protected in several parks and reserves and is also kept in captivity.

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The Northern Sportive Lemur is a niche species. Simply put: the species has several very specific conditions that must be met in order to survive or call their perfect habitat. While they may have survived as a highly specialized species before, it is now their own downfall as their precious small habitat is destroyed through deforestation. A native species of Boa is also known to take some Northern Sportive Lemurs from their daytime resting places. These threats, in addition to a specific diet, wouldn't be so bad were it not for the remaining population. The species is also extremely vulnerable to local bushmeat hunters.

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Many species of lemur are threatened or endangered. That is a result of deforestation and habitat destruction. All lemur live on the island of Madagascar, so if something isn't done about Madagascar's deforestation issue, lemurs may go extinct.

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Mainly due to habitat destruction, and the predators Fossa

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Red ruffed lemurs are threatened by bush meat hunting, habitat loss, and habitat degradation (in the form of illegal logging).

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