THE GENTLE LEMUR 



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THE GENTLE LEMUR 

 Genus Hapalemur 



The gentle lemur {Hapalemur griseus) , like all the members of the group under 

 consideration, is an inhabitant of Madagascar, but differs so decidedly from the true- 

 lemurs that it has been made the type of a distinct genus, of which it is the only 

 well-defined species. 



THE GENTLE LEMUR. 

 (One-fourth natural size.) 



It may be readily distinguished from the true lemurs by its rounded head and 

 extremely short muzzle, the ears being likewise very short. A peculiar feature is 

 the presence of a small bare patch on the front surface of the fore-arm, a little above 

 the palm of the hand, which is covered with small spines. The color is a dark iron 



