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Conservation of the Alaotran Gentle Lemur

A Multidisciplinary Approach

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The Alaotran Gentle LemurHapalemur griseus alaotrensis isrestricted to the marshes around Lac Alaotra. It is threatened by habitat destruction and fragmentation and by hunting for food and pets. Since 1990 a conservation program for this lemur—now a flagship for the Alaotran wetlands—has been developed. It has a multidisciplinary approach involving captive breeding(inandex situ)research on captive animals (infant development, nutrition), field research (distribution, census, conservation status, behavioral ecology, ranging, diet, social organization), socioeconomic studies, community education, and genetics. The development of this program is described and illustrates how a small-scale yet holistic approach to species conservation can be effective.

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  1. Jersey Wildlife Preservation Trust Les Augrès Manor, Trinity, Jersey, JE3 5BP, Channel Islands, British Isles, UK

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  3. Field Museum of Natural History, Chicago, Illinois, USA

    Steven M. Goodman

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Feistner, A.T.C. (1999). Conservation of the Alaotran Gentle Lemur. In: Rakotosamimanana, B., Rasamimanana, H., Ganzhorn, J.U., Goodman, S.M. (eds) New Directions in Lemur Studies. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-4705-1_14

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