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Day 7 prompt from #EarthDraw2018 from @3dtotal

Lemurs

The name lemur is actually Latin for "spirits of the night". Did you know that they have a secondary tongue under their main tongue which they use for grooming.

Lemurs are native to Madagascar. And their numbers are steadily declining due to illegal pet trade, logging and habitat destruction. Lemurs can seem to be cute but they are wild, and wild animals aren't pets. Reports suggest lemurs are being kept as pets in hotels and house holds despite the awareness that it is against the law, which points to the less efficient enforcement of the law. The wild lemurs live in complex social groups—but their isolation when they’re taken to live as pets means the lemurs often become frustrated and aggressive, particularly when they reach sexual maturity at about 3 years old, often resulting in lashing out.

Even if we go about our daily lives, not being aware, many of the species on earth are facing the threat of extinction because of our carelessness, apathy and irresponsibility. When will we stop?

Global EarthTribe applauds Ghana’s ban on Styrofoam, offer support for sustainable alternatives – Nsemkeka Global EarthTribe, a leading environmental advocacy organisation, together with its initiative ‘Paper Over Plastic’, has commended the Government of Ghana for its landmark decision to ban the use of Styrofoam products nationwide. This decisive action demonstrates Ghana’s growing commitment…