An occasional series where Mongabay founder Rhett Ayers Butler shares analysis, perspectives and story summaries. In ...

Lemurs, the small primates with bushy tails and large, expressive eyes, are among the world's most endangered species. According to the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) Red List, ...

Thousands of the endangered primates end up on the dinner plates of people in the upper rung of the country’s society who have money to spare.

BROOKFIELD, Ill. -- Brookfield Zoo served up a thanksgiving feast on Wednesday to its lemurs. Like most family gatherings, they got to the table and just started digging in. The menu included ...