Mort from Madagascar is a mouse lemur , a very small species of lemur native to Madagascar.

Quick Scoop

  • Mort’s species: mouse lemur (a tiny nocturnal primate, not a mouse).
  • In the Madagascar movies and spin-off shows, he is repeatedly described as a mouse lemur in official character guides and fan wikis.
  • In real life, mouse lemurs are among the smallest primates in the world and are found only in Madagascar, which fits the setting of the films.

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