What is a Tamarind Tree?

Tamarindus indica
 
  A tamarind is a large tropical tree, native to Africa but also very well established in India and Central America.  The tree encloses its seeds in long brown pods along with a juicy pulp.  This pulp has a pleasant taste reminiscent of apple butter if apple butter were also quite sour.  People use it in tangy sauces for meat, including vindaloo, and also mix it with sugar water for a refreshing drink in the tropics.
But what does this have to do with prosimians?  Tamarind trees were introduced to Madagascar soon after human colonization of the island.  They hold their own in the dry spiny forests, but they are truly abundant along the banks of rivers.  The trees are a favorite hangout for lemurs, and also a preferred food source.  Tamarind pods are staples for many species of lemurs, especially L. catta and L. fulvus.

Tamarind With Lemur

See, I told you.
Anyway, I thought that calling this webpage the Virtual Tamarind Tree would make the prosimians occupying it feel at home, and perhaps also attract more prosimians to live here.  So far it seems to be working!