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Lemur populations in Madagascar are rapidly declining, according to experts cited by The New York Times. The main reason, they say, is the increased demand for their meat, which has become popular among the island's wealthy residents.
According to the publication, locals value lemur meat for its "purity" and distinctive flavor, explaining that the animals feed primarily on fruit. Despite a hunting ban in place for over 60 years, poaching continues to flourish. Lemur meat sells for three times the price of beef and has become a symbol of status and wealth.
Experts emphasize that lemur conservation requires urgent national and international intervention. Madagascar remains the only place where lemurs live in the wild, and at the same time, it is one of the richest regions on the planet in terms of biodiversity, despite being among the poorest countries.