Madagascar: Legends of Lemur Island

Millions of years ago hundreds of castaway creatures crash-landed on Madagascar's rugged shores. Isolated from the mainland evolution went into overdrive. Of almost a quarter of a million species found on the island approximately 70 percent are unique. This myriad of bizarre life forms had a huge impact on the early human settlers - one particular group of primates shaped their culture fuelling folklore and legend that still guides their lives today.