Eons: When Giant Lemurs Ruled Madagascar

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Just a few thousand years ago, the island of Madagascar was inhabited by giant lemurs. How did such a diverse group of primates evolve in the first place, and how did they help shape the unique environments of Madagascar? Part of the "Eons" series.

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Runtime: 11 minutes

Topic: Science
Subtopic: Animals, Biology, Evolution
Grade/Interest Level: 10 - 12
Release Year: 2019
Producer/Distributor: PBS Digital Studios
Series: Eons

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