The Family Cheirogaleidae is a group of small, nocturnal lemurs native to Madagascar, commonly known as dwarf and mouse lemurs. Members of this family are arboreal, with adaptations for climbing and leaping among trees, and they primarily feed on fruit, nectar, insects, and small vertebrates. Many species exhibit seasonal torpor or hibernation to cope with food scarcity. Cheirogaleids are important for seed dispersal and pollination, contributing to the maintenance of Madagascar’s unique forest ecosystems. They are also of conservation concern, as habitat loss and fragmentation threaten many species in this family.