Notharctus - Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Life

Notharctus
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Notharctus was an early primate that was related to the ancestors of modern lemurs. The body plan was very similar to a lemur, a slim body, long arms, and a grasping tail. However, it was very different from lemurs in that it had a shorter face and its forward-facing eyes were surrounded by a circular ridge of bone. Notharctus had thumbs, to which they would help grasp branches and hold onto food.

Described by: Joseph Leidy -1870

Habitat: Forests

Fossil finds: Europe and North America