How intelligent are lemurs compared to monkeys?

I know nothing about this so naturally I'll answer. Monkeys (the ones with tails) evolved from lemurs I think. Usually primates that are further from the base of the evolutionary tree are smarter than those closer to the trunk. read more

Monkeys (the ones with tails) evolved from lemurs I think. Usually primates that are further from the base of the evolutionary tree are smarter than those closer to the trunk. But evolution isn't about species getting better, it's about natural selection of species that can reproduce. read more

A lemur is NOT a monkey for a few reasons. A lemur does not have a prehensile tail. it is used only for balance, and contrary to popular belief, does not actively assist with moving around. A lemur is a pro-simian. read more

Lemurs, particularly the ring-tailed lemur, are big on talking. The ring-tailed lemur is the most vocal primate and uses its vocalizations to raise alarm. But screeching is by no means the only way these animals communicate. read more