This book tells about the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of the flying lemur, an arboreal mammal that can glide from tree to tree with amazing accuracy.
Introduces the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of several kinds of lemurs whose principal home is the forest of Madagascar. Also discusses the uncertain future of these animals in the wild and what is being done to preserve them from extinction.
Riley, Uncle Max, Aunt Martha, and Cousin Alice travel to Madagascar, where they encounter a variety of unique animals, plants, and habitats while searching for the elusive aye-aye, a rare lemur once thought to be extinct.