They are a mammal and an
omnivore. They live in parts of Madagascar. Their lifespan can be up
to 8 years. They can get up to 5 in. long and up to 4 oz. They are
endangered. You can find them in gray, black, white or brown. They
are nocturnal creatures. There are eight species of mouse lemurs. The
pigmy mouse lemur is the smallest primate in the world. It is less
than 2 in. long. They are forest dwellers. The females are the
dominates. The females usually have 2-3 babies at a time. There
usually are 15 in each group. A group of them is called a troop. Some
of the predators that eat these creatures are fossas, owls and
snakes. These creatures store all their fat in their tails and hind
legs. They eat flowers, incest, fruit and other plants. Many of these
animals are sold in exotic pet trade. They can run up to 20 mph per
hour.
The picture is from the National Geographic website.
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