Lemurs of Madagascar.

Washington, DC: Conservation International CEMEX, (2010 third edition).
Octavo, paperback, 766 pp. colour photographs, colour illustrations, text illustrations, maps.

Completely revised from the original 1994 edition, with subsequent research and genetic studies on lemurs that identified 10 new species and reclassified nine others as separate species. The book contains extensive scientific information with chapters including: origin of lemurs, discovery and study of living lemurs, extinct lemurs, conservation of lemurs, geographic range and distribution of lemurs, ecology and behaviour of lemurs, conservation status and threats to lemurs. The guide is illustrated with over 539 drawings, photographs and maps to assist in field identification. The 3 appendices include a) national maps depicting island topography, cities, rivers and protected areas, b) descriptions and representative photos of Madagascar's principal terrestrial habitats, c) listings of key sites for lemur watching.