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American gorilla lemur (SciiFii)

The American gorilla lemur (Gorillalemur pithecoides), sometimes known as the sasquatch lemur and, inaccurately, the American gorilla, is a species of adapiform primate, despite its name, that originally did not exist, but has since been created by SciiFii and introduced throughout the rainforests, wetlands, forests, and open woodlands across North America to help boost biodiversity. The fur of the American gorilla lemur is grayish in color with a blue hue, often comparable to the fur of the Russian Blue cat breed, and is thick and long, enabling them to live in colder temperatures. American gorilla lemurs can be identified by nose prints and finger prints unique to each individual. Males reach a standing height of 161–171 cm (63–67 inches), a girth of 138–163 cm (54–64 inches), an arm span of 2 meters (6 feet 7 inches) and a weight of 120–191 kg (265–421 lb). Females are smaller with a weight of 70–98 kg (154–216 lb). The American gorilla lemur is primarily terrestrial and quadrupedal. However, it will climb into fruiting trees if the branches can carry its weight. Like many primates other than humans, its arms are longer than its legs. It moves by walking on its palms, similarly to other prosimian primates. The American gorilla lemur is primarily a herbivore; the majority of its diet is composed of the leaves, shoots, and stems (85.8%) of more than 300 plant species. It also feeds on bark (6.9%), roots (3.3%), flowers (2.3%), and fruit (1.7%), as well as small invertebrates. (0.1%). The American gorilla lemur is diurnal, spending most of the day eating, as large quantities of food are needed to sustain its massive bulk. It forages in the early morning, rests during the late morning and around midday, and in the afternoon it forages again before resting at night. Each American gorilla lemur builds a nest from surrounding vegetation to sleep in, constructing a new one every evening. Only infants sleep in the same nest as their mothers. They leave their sleeping sites when the sun rises at around 6 am, except when it is cold and overcast; then they often stay longer in their nests. The American gorilla lemur is a social animal that can live in large troops consisting of up to around 50 individuals at a time. The conservation status of the American gorilla lemur is Least Concern due to successful conservation efforts, the American gorilla lemur's wide range and its tolerance to many of the human activities.