Island of Lemurs: Madagascar (2014) on Netflix
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Lemurs came to Madagascar millions of years ago as castaways and evolved into hundreds of species. Scientist Patricia Wright works to help the endangered animals survive in the modern world.
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- Rotten Tomatoes81%
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Plot summary
Madagascar is home to the lemurs, animals that reached the island millions of years ago as castaways. From that arrival they evolved into hundreds of diverse species, and many of them are now highly endangered. Their populations are falling because of agricultural fires. Patricia Wright, a scientist, has made it her mission to help the lemurs survive in the modern world. Footage shot with IMAX 3D cameras shows the animals on the island.
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Did you know?!Facts and trivia about Island of Lemurs: Madagascar (2014)
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- The film features Malagasy native Hanitrarivo Rasoanaivo and her band Tarika singing local versions of American pop songs, among them "I Will Survive" and "Be My Baby".
