Strepsirhines (a.k.a. ìProsimiansî)

• Most species are native to Madagascar, and are extremely endangered. A few are native to Africa (galagos, pottos) or India and Southeast Asia (lorises)

• Note the rhinarium (cold, wet nose), related to scent marking and greater dependence on smell

• Often one claw and/or the lower incisors are specialized for grooming

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