Lemurs of Madagascar
Second Edition · 2006

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R. A. Mittermeier, W. R. Konstant, F. Hawkins, E. E. Louis, O. Langrand, J. Ratsimbafazy, R. Rasoloarison, J. U. Ganzhorn, S. Rajaobelina, I. Tattersall and D. M. Meyers. Illustrated by Stephen J. Nash.

Join us as we roam the island nation of Madagascar in search of at least 71 species of lemurs – those captivating primates found nowhere else on Earth. This expedition takes place in the just-released second edition of Lemurs of Madagascar, from the Tropical Field Guide series of Conservation International, now completely revised from its original 1994 edition.

The most current and authoritative book on the topic, Lemurs of Madagascar presents a wealth of new information on every aspect of the biogeography, ecology and conservation of lemurs, with chapters summarizing the origin of lemurs; the discovery and study of living lemurs; their many extinct forms; their distribution, ecology and behavior; the conservation status of every species; and the inexorable threats to their existence.

Intended for use in the field as well as a library reference, the guide is illustrated with over two hundred full-color drawings, detailed range maps and outstanding photographs from the field. Its three appendices include national maps depicting island topography, cities, rivers and protected areas; descriptions and representative photos of Madagascar’s principal terrestrial habitats; and a catalog of key sites for lemur-watching plus a lemur life-list.

Not only is Madagascar uniquely important for primates, it is a center of endemism for many other groups of fauna and flora, making it one of the world’s highest-priority biodiversity hotspots. This singular island – a miniature continent in its own right – has already lost more than 90% of its original natural vegetation, and only 3% of its land area is currently protected. But thanks to the efforts of many conservation organizations, including Conservation International, the President of Madagascar has decreed the most ambitious expansion of national parks in his country’s history, and the framework for species protection in Madagascar is stronger than ever before.

Whether you are a field scientist, primate watcher, budding naturalist, adventure traveler or simply an intelligent visitor with an interest in Madagascar, you can make a powerful contribution to the future of biodiversity by visiting this magnificent corner of our planet. We hope this guide will enrich your experience, and convince you to visit the “Land of Lemurs” again and again.

UPDATE: The second edition of Lemurs of Madagascar is now completely sold out! The third edition is now in preparation, and should be available in the summer of 2008. Please check back for updates and more information, and we thank all of you for your continued interest in the lemurs of Madagascar.