Why trees are important to lemurs
Trees are like a lemur's house and grocery store. Lemurs sleep in the branches, hide from danger, and eat fruit, leaves, and bugs that live in the trees.
What happens when people cut trees down?
- They lose their homes — there are fewer branches and places to sleep and hide.
- They lose their food — the fruit and leaves they eat are gone.
- They are more in danger — without trees they can get caught by predators, get too hot or cold, or have nowhere safe for their babies.
How lemurs could disappear
If too many trees are cut, there won’t be enough lemurs left to have babies. If that keeps happening, the animals can become extinct — that means they are gone forever.
How you can help (things a 6-year-old can do)
- Tell a grown-up you care about lemurs and trees.
- Draw pictures or make a poster to teach others about lemurs.
- Plant or water a tree with an adult.
- Recycle paper and use less so fewer trees need to be cut down.
- Read books about lemurs and share what you learn.
Remember: when we protect trees, we protect lemurs' homes and food. You can help keep lemurs safe!