The Travelling Primate

Traveller, Scientist, Conservationist, Writer, Photographer, Primate

The Truth Behind The Movie, Madagascar

December 24, 2013

Click here to see my latest blog post for Kensington Tours Compass Blog

Ring tailed lemurs are the inspiration behind King Julian in the Movie Madagascar. However these lemurs are a little smarter than he is. Photo by Travis Steffens

The Travelling Primate

Journeying around the world.

This blog combines posts about my life as a primate researcher and adventure tour leader. I also work as a blogger for other organizations those posts will be put here as links.

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Bizarre and Beautiful - Huffington Post Article

about 10 years ago

Swimming with the Sharks... Literally

about 10 years ago

The Truth Behind The Movie, Madagascar

about 10 years ago

After the Smoke Settles

about 10 years ago

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Mar 28, 2023, 7:51 PM
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