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Golden Mouse-lemur
The Golden Mouse-lemur (Microcebus ravelobensis - also known as the Golden Brown Mouse-lemur) is a small, recently discovered primate, and like all mouse-lemurs can only be found on the island of Madagascar. Its dorsal side is golden-brown, and yellowish-white ventrally. They have a white stripe running from the lower forehead to the muzzle.
They were first discovered in 1994, in the northwestern deciduous forests of Madagascar. They share the habitat with the Gray Mouse-lemur, a sympatric species. They weigh 40-70g depending on the season, and are similar in appearance to the Gray Mouse-lemur, though they have a longer, thinner tail. They are also unable to store fat in their tail like other mouse-lemurs.
They travel through the forest by leaping, unlike the Gray Mouse-lemur. They are a nocturnal species, and build their nest in dense patches of vines or dead leaves.
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