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Lemurs and other Strepsirrhines, often colloquially referred to as "wet-nosed" primates, in contrast, have long been believed to be solitary creatures, and it has often been suggested that other forms of social organization evolved later.

From Science Daily • Jan. 3, 2024

Lemurs and lorises are the least related to humans among primates.

From Reuters • Jun. 1, 2023

Lemurs take care of infants unrelated to them.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

Lemurs climb high in ancient oaks and sycamores.

From The Guardian • May 31, 2019

This brings us to the order called Quadrumana or four-handed animals which include Lemurs and their allied forms, and manlike monkeys.

From Natural History in Anecdote Illustrating the nature, habits, manners and customs of animals, birds, fishes, reptiles, etc., etc., etc. by Various