The sloth lemurs (Palaeopropithecidae) comprise an extinct family of lemurs that includes four genera. [2] [3] The common name can be misleading, as members of Palaeopropithecidae were not closely related to sloths. This clade has been dubbed the ‘‘sloth lemurs’’ because of remarkable postcranial convergences with South American sloths. [4]

Palaeopropithecus is a recently extinct genus of large sloth lemurs from Madagascar related to living lemur species found there today. Three species are known, Palaeopropithecus ingens, P. maximus, and P. kelyus. Radiocarbon dates indicate that they may have survived until around 1300–1620 CE.

Archaeoindris fontoynontii is an extinct giant lemur and the largest primate known to have evolved on Madagascar, comparable in size to a male gorilla.

The Large Sloth Lemur (Palaeopropithecus ingens) is a fascinating creature that once roamed the lush forests of Madagascar. With its unique characteristics and intriguing behaviors, this extraordinary mammal offers a window into a time when megafauna thrived on the island.

2020年6月28日 · In a new paper published in the Journal of Island and Coastal Archaeology, Julian and his colleagues have described what is thought to be the only known drawing of a giant sloth lemur from caves in western Madagascar.

Sloth Lemurs (Palaeopropithecidae) are a captivating group of mammals native to Madagascar, a land known for its unique biodiversity. These fascinating creatures, although extinct, offer us a glimpse into a bygone era of mammalian evolution.

The extinct sloth lemurs of Madagascar. Evolutionary Anthropology 12: 252-263. Godfrey, L.R., Scroxton, N., Crowley, B.E., Burns, S.J., Sutherland, M.R., Pérez, V.R., Faina, P., McGee, D. and Ranivoharimanana, L. 2019.

The Giant Sloth Lemur is one of the largest lemur species ever identified, outpacing many contemporary mammals in size. Fossils of Archaeoindris fontoynonti have provided insights into the adaptive strategies that primates developed in isolation on Madagascar.

2024年5月27日 · Archaeoindris is a genus of giant lemurs that is now extinct. Similar in size to an adult male gorilla, this giant sloth lemur was the largest primate to have ever evolved on Madagascar. Archaeoindris belongs to a family of lemurs known as sloth lemurs (Palaeopropithecidae).

2025年1月6日 · The giant lemur’s history began millions of years ago. It belonged to a group called Palaeopropithecidae, often referred to as “sloth lemurs”. Fossil evidence shows they lived until about 1,000 years ago. Their evolutionary path …