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The small-toothed sportive lemur is a primate species in the family Lepilemuridae
that—like all lemurs—is endemic to Madagascar. The species lives in dense
rainforest in southeastern Madagascar, and can be found in two national parks,
Ranomafana and Andringitra. Described in 1894, it is difficult to visually
distinguish from the weasel sportive lemur. Phylogenetic studies support its
species status and suggest that it is the only eastern Malagasy sportive lemur that
is more closely related to western than to other eastern species. It weighs between
0.9 and 1.2 kg (2.0 and 2.6 lb) and measures 55 to 64 cm (22 to 25 in) from head to
tail. Its fur is mostly reddish-brown or chestnut color, with a dark stripe running
from its head down its back. Its underside and neck are lighter in color. Like
other sportive lemurs, it is nocturnal, sleeping in concealed tangles of vegetation
and tree holes. It is solitary and eats leaves, fruits, and flowers. (Full
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1340 – Hundred Years' War: The English fleet commanded by Edward III almost totally
destroyed the French fleet at the Battle of Sluys.
1571 – Spanish conquistador Miguel López de Legazpi established a council to govern
the city of Manila (Manila Cathedral pictured), now the capital of the Philippines.
1943 – An attempt by white U.S. Army military police to arrest black servicemen at
a pub in Bamber Bridge, England, turned into a firefight, leaving one dead and
seven injured.
1973 – A fire broke out at the UpStairs Lounge, a gay bar in New Orleans,
Louisiana, U.S., causing 32 deaths.
2010 – Julia Gillard assumed office as the first female Prime Minister of
Australia.
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Francine Jordi
Francine Jordi (b. 1977) is a Swiss pop singer. After winning the German Grand Prix
der Volksmusik in 1998 with the song "Das Feuer der Sehnsucht", Jordi found success
in Switzerland. In 2002, she represented Switzerland at the Eurovision Song Contest
in Tallinn with a French language song "Dans le jardin de mon âme".

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