Lemurs' Evolutionary Success
Lemurs have been evolving new species on the island of Madagascar for over 50 million years, with no signs of slowing down.
“Something special is happening on Madagascar.”
They first arrived on the island 53.2 million years ago, likely traveling on a vegetation raft from mainland Africa.
- Lemurs evolved into over 100 species to thrive in various habitats.
- This expansion defies the typical expectation of slowing species growth.
As researchers noted,
“Lemurs are often cited as an example of adaptive radiation, as more than 100 extant species have evolved and filled ecological niches on Madagascar”
Author's summary: Lemurs continuously evolve new species on Madagascar.
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