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Ring-tailed Lemur

The ring-tailed lemur, with its charming striped tail, is an excellent jumper and moves very quickly. It’s also nicknamed the “ghost lemur” because its facial features resemble those of a ghost. Its posture while sunbathing is unique; because it spreads its front legs and chest wide toward the sun, it is also called the “sun-worshipping monkey.” It is also deeply maternal, carrying its baby on its back and caring for it after giving birth.
  • Category
    Order Primates Family Lemuridae
  • Habitat
    The tropical rainforests of Madagascar
  • Diet
    Fruit, flowers, tree bark

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Species

Primitive primates

A primate belonging to the family Lemuridae, it is one of the most primitive forms of primates.

Place of discovery

Southern/Southwestern Madagascar

It is found exclusively in the southern and southwestern regions of Madagascar.

Habitat

Arid forests and rocky areas

It is found primarily in dry, deciduous forests, scrublands, and rugged rocky areas.

Diet

Omnivorous (fruit, leaves, insects)

They are omnivorous, feeding mainly on fruits, leaves, and flowers, but sometimes eating insects or small vertebrates as well.

Action

Diurnal activity and sociability

They are diurnal animals that are active mainly during the day, and they are social creatures that live in large groups of 15 to 20 individuals on average.

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Matriarchal society

Within the group, females hold a higher social status than males, forming a matriarchal society in which females lead the group.

Features

The stripes on the tail

It has 12 to 13 distinct black and white ring-shaped stripes on its tail, which is how it got its name.

Lifespan

16–19 years in the wild, 20 years or more in captivity

In the wild, they live for about 16 to 19 years, and in captivity, they can live for more than 20 years.