Questions: Where are lemurs found? Madagascar Costa Rica Indonesia South Africa What does "lemur" mean? nimble ghost monkey happy

The answer is Madagascar.

Lemurs are native to Madagascar. This island nation off the southeastern coast of Africa is the only place in the world where lemurs are found in the wild. They have evolved in isolation on this island, leading to a high level of species diversity.

Costa Rica is known for its rich biodiversity, but it is not home to lemurs. The primates found in Costa Rica are primarily New World monkeys.

Indonesia is home to a variety of primates, including orangutans and macaques, but not lemurs. Lemurs are specific to Madagascar.

South Africa has a diverse range of wildlife, but lemurs are not native to this region. They are exclusive to Madagascar.

The answer is ghost.

While lemurs can be quite agile, the word "lemur" does not mean nimble.

The word "lemur" is derived from the Latin word "lemures," which means ghosts or spirits. This name was given due to their nocturnal habits and the eerie, reflective eyes that many species have.

Lemurs are primates, but they are not monkeys. The term "lemur" does not mean monkey.

The word "lemur" does not mean happy. It is associated with the Latin term for ghosts.