What is a northern sportive lemur?

The name 'sportive' came about owing to this species' interesting habit of adopting a boxer-like stance when threatened. Northern sportive lemurs (Lepilemur septentrionalis) are one of the smallest of the Lepilemurs and have pale grey-brown backs with a darker line that runs from the head down to the tail. read more

The northern sportive lemur (Lepilemur septentrionalis), also known as the Sahafary sportive lemur or northern weasel lemur, is a species of lemur in the family Lepilemuridae. It is endemic to Madagascar. read more

Learn more about the Northern sportive lemur - with amazing Northern sportive lemur videos, photos and facts on Arkive The name ‘sportive’ came about owing to this species’ interesting habit of adopting a boxer-like stance when threatened. read more

According to the IUCN, the northern sportive lemur lives on and around just one small mountain at the northern tip of Madagascar. This lemur is a tiny creature, weighing less than two pounds. It has large eyes to give it better night vision. read more