Objectives

Raise awareness about the

value of this unique heritage
among scientists and the public
Awaken love and pride of
endemic lemur species among
people of any age, gender or
social status
Improve the economy through
tourism and its benefits
Promote lemur conservation
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Promote lemur conservation
and education
Lemurs
Coordinator :
GroupedEtudeetdeRecherche
sur les Primates (GERP) de Madagascar
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sur les Primates (G RP) de Madagascar
PB779 Antananarivo101 Madagasikara
Contact :(26120)331233883/332161765
Email:jonah@gerpmg.org
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