The next most recent extinctions occurred in Madagascar in the 1500's, he said, with the loss of several giant lemurs.

They include both living and extinct species, although the term more frequently refers to the extinct giant lemurs.

Until recently, giant lemurs existed in Madagascar.

Humans may have hunted the giant lemurs for food, but no signs of game-dependent butchery have been found.

Until recently, giant lemurs existed on Madagascar.

C. spelea would have been able to prey on larger animals than its smaller relative could have, including the recently extinct giant lemurs.

Despite being the most species-rich family among the giant lemurs, all four genera of sloth lemur, including Archaeoindris, have gone extinct.

Bones of extinct giant lemurs, as large as a gorilla, have been found on the island.

Because of the similarities, Pachylemur is sometimes referred to as a giant ruffed lemur.

Also, several extinct giant lemurs exhibited a fused mandibular symphysis.