New research uncovers disturbing hidden trade with affluent clientele: 'No one wants to stop'

New research uncovers disturbing hidden trade with affluent clientele: 'No one wants to stop'

Lemurs are the world's most endangered group of mammals, according to the Lemur Conservation Network. With 98% of lemur species threatened with extinction, they should be left alone to recuperate and rebuild. Instead, people in Madagascar are still hunting for their meat. What's happening? A study published in Conservation Letters titled "Madagascar's Urban Lemur Meat Trade" interviewed 2,600 participants across 17 cities in the country over fou…