When Giant Lemurs Ruled Madagascar

The video explores the history and evolution of giant lemurs in Madagascar, their ecological roles, and the factors leading to their extinction. It discusses how lemurs arrived on the island, their adaptive radiation, and their interactions with the environment. The extinction of giant lemurs is attributed to climate changes and human activities, leaving only smaller lemur species today.

What were the giant lemurs of Madagascar known for?

How did the ancestors of modern lemurs arrive on Madagascar?

What is adaptive radiation and how did it apply to lemurs?

What role did the giant eye eye play in the ecosystem of Madagascar?

Describe the ecological role of living roughed lemurs.

What adaptations did the plants in the Spiny Forest of Madagascar develop?

What climatic changes occurred in Madagascar that affected its ecosystems?

What evidence suggests that humans may have hunted giant lemurs?

What are some hypotheses regarding the extinction of large-bodied lemurs?

How did the extinction of giant lemurs impact the ecosystems of Madagascar?