Ring-tailed lemur

Lemur catta

Common name

Ring-tailed Lemur

Habitat

Unlike other lemurs that spend most of their time in trees, the ring-tailed lemur spends a lot of time on the ground. They prefer gallery forests and shrubs of the genus Euphorbia, although they can also live in other types of forests and jungles.

Features

Family

Lemuridae

Order

Primates

Class

Mammalia

Gestation

120-135 days

Number of offspring

1 individual or twins

Breeding programs

Diet

They feed on fruits, leaves, flowers, herbs, and occasionally insects.

Lifespan

Around 27 years in the wild and 30 in captivity

Biology and Behavior

The most striking feature of this primate endemic to Madagascar is its long tail of black and white rings. This can measure up to 60 cm in length. It has gray fur, a white belly, a dark muzzle and black spots around the eyes. They are arboreal and terrestrial animals, although they spend most of their time on the ground, being active mainly in the morning.

Some
Interesting Facts

These unique animals in Madagascar have curious characteristics, such as the presence of claws on the second finger of their hind limbs, which they use to groom themselves.

Equatorial Africa

Central and South America

Madagascar Island

Habitats

Southeast Asia

Indo
Pacifico