Rainfall Helps Baby Lemurs Survive, Tooth Study Shows
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In this National Geographic News article, read about how GIS analysis of lemur teeth shows that infants born to older mothers with worn-out teeth have a better chance of surviving if they are born during the wet season. According to the researchers, their findings raise concern about the impact of changing environmental conditions on already-stressed populations of lemurs. Links to other stories, photos, videos and Web sites are also found on this page.
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