Ring-tailed Lemur
Ring-tailed Lemur
Smart and emotional primates
The ring-tailed lemur is a large ape that inhabits Madagascar, an endangered species that successfully reproduces in zoos. They have gray and white fur, a flamboyant black and white tail, and claws on their toes to clean their fur, while they feed primarily on fruit.
Characteristics
Order:
Primates
Family:
Lemuridae
Scientific name:
Lemur catta
Habitat:
Forest, shrubland, rocky areas caves
Origin:
Madagascar
Current trend:
Decrease
Number of individuals in the world:
Unknown
Lifetime:
16-19 years
*Source iucnredlist.org
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