The small-toothed sportive lemur is a primate species in the family
Lepilemuridae that—like all lemurs—is endemic to Madagascar. The
species lives in dense rainforest in southeastern Madagascar, and can be
found in two national parks, Ranomafana and Andringitra. Described in
1894, it is difficult to visually distinguish from the weasel sportive
lemur. Phylogenetic studies support its species status and suggest that
it is the only eastern Malagasy sportive lemur that is more closely
related to western than to other eastern species. It weighs between 0.9
and 1.2 kg (2.0 and 2.6 lb) and measures 55 to 64 cm (22 to 25 in)
from head to tail. Its fur is mostly reddish-brown or chestnut color,
with a dark stripe running from its head down its back. Its underside
and neck are lighter in color. Like other sportive lemurs, it is
nocturnal, sleeping in concealed tangles of vegetation and tree holes.
It is solitary and eats leaves, fruits, and flowers.
Read more: <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Small-toothed_sportive_lemur>
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Today's selected anniversaries:
1340:
Hundred Years' War: The English fleet commanded by Edward III
almost totally destroyed the French fleet at the Battle of Sluys.
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Sluys>
1571:
Spanish conquistador Miguel López de Legazpi established a
council to govern the city of Manila (Manila Cathedral pictured), now
the capital of the Philippines.
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manila>
1943:
An attempt by white U.S. Army military police to arrest black
servicemen at a pub in Bamber Bridge, England, turned into a firefight,
leaving one dead and seven injured.
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Bamber_Bridge>
1973:
A fire of unknown origin broke out at the UpStairs Lounge, a
gay bar in New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S., causing 32 deaths.
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UpStairs_Lounge_arson_attack>
2010:
Julia Gillard assumed office as the first female Prime Minister
of Australia.
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julia_Gillard>
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Wiktionary's word of the day:
Exhibit A:
<https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Exhibit_A>
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Wikiquote quote of the day:
When, O crowned Jesus; when, O loving Saviour; when, O patient
and just Judge — when wilt Thou come forth from Thy hiding, and change
tears to smiles, and groans to joys? When shall that choral song burst
forth, sweeping through the air, and circling about Thy throne, which
shall proclaim the redemption of the world to the Lord God?
--Henry Ward Beecher
<https://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Henry_Ward_Beecher>
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