The second edition of Lemurs of Madagascar is now completely sold out. The third edition is now in preparation, and should be available in late fall 2009. Please check back for updates and more information, and we thank all of you for your continued interest in the lemurs of Madagascar.

Join us as we search the island country of Madagascar for the 71 species of lemurs, those fascinating and captivating primates found nowhere else on Earth. This expedition takes place in the new second edition of CI’s Tropical Field Guide, Lemurs of Madagascar which has been completely revised from its original edition printed in 1994.

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 behavior of lemurs, conservation status and threats to lemurs. The guide is illustrated with over 200 drawings, photos 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.

Not only is Madagascar incredibly important for primates, it is also one of the world’s highest priority biodiversity hotspots. It has already lost more than 90% of its original natural vegetation and only has 3% of its land area protected. However, it is very exciting that a decade ago we knew of only 50 different kinds of lemurs, now there are 21 more with at least a dozen more waiting to be described.

Whether you are a scientist, primate watcher, budding naturalist, adventure traveler or casual visitor with an interest in Madagascar, you can make a very significant contribution to the future of biodiversity by visiting this amazing corner of our planet. We hope this guide will enhance your experience and convince you to visit this “Land of Lemurs” again and again.