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Ring-tailed Lemur

Lemur catta

Ring-tailed lemurs are fun and playful animals with long, striped tails. They live in groups and love to jump around in trees, making them very lively and social creatures!

Habitat: Forests

Appearance

The Ring-tailed Lemur is easily recognized by its long, bushy tail ringed with alternating black and white bands. It has soft grey fur on its back, a white belly, and a distinctive white face with dark, triangular patches around its eyes.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassMammaliaOrderPrimatesFamilyLemuridaeGenusLemur
Ring-tailed Lemur
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Ring-tailed Lemur

Category

Mammals

Rarity

Common

Danger

2/5 · Low

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Interesting facts

Male lemurs wave smelly tails in 'stink fights' to challenge rivals!

Their incredible striped tail is often longer than their entire body!

These unique primates are found only on the exotic island of Madagascar!

They sunbathe like tiny yogis, sitting upright to warm up in the sun!

Special abilities

Ability

Balance Master

Ring-tailed Lemur has an extra-long, striped tail that helps them balance while leaping between trees.

Ability

Sun Worshipper

Ring-tailed Lemur can sunbathe by sitting upright, warming their bellies and soaking up solar energy.

Ability

Scent Communicator

Ring-tailed Lemur has special scent glands that help them mark territory and communicate important messages.

Measurements & details

Length
39-46 cm
Weight
2.2-3.5 kg
Lifespan
16-19 years
Top Speed
18 km/h
Litter Size
1-2
Gestation
135 days

Diet & Feeding

They eat many different plants, mostly fruits and leaves, but also insects!

Primary Foods

  • Tamarind fruit
  • Leaves
  • Flowers
  • Insects
  • Tree sap

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

eaten by

Fossa

Cryptoprocta ferox

The Fossa hunts lemurs in Madagascar's forests.

eats

Tamarind tree

Tamarindus indica

Its sweet fruit and leaves are a favorite food source.

eaten by

Madagascar Harrier-Hawk

Polyboroides radiatus

This hawk preys on young lemurs from the sky.

Traits

Also known as

LemurRing-tailed Lemurs

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Safety

Danger

2/5 · Low

Always watch lemurs from a distance and don't try to touch them, as they are wild animals.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Ring-tailed Lemur?

39-46 cm

How much does Ring-tailed Lemur weigh?

2.2-3.5 kg

How long does Ring-tailed Lemur live?

16-19 years

How fast can Ring-tailed Lemur move?

18 km/h

What does Ring-tailed Lemur eat?

They eat many different plants, mostly fruits and leaves, but also insects!

Where is Ring-tailed Lemur usually found?

Forests

How does Ring-tailed Lemur hunt?

Foraging

How many babies does Ring-tailed Lemur usually have?

1-2

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