Endangered
Ring-tailed Lemur
Lemur catta
A social primate from Madagascar recognized by its long black-and-white striped tail.
Category
Mammal
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Omnivore
Lifespan
16–19 years in the wild; over 25 years in captivity
Size
Body length 39–46 cm; tail 56–63 cm; weight 2.2–3.5 kg
Scientific Name
Lemur catta
About Ring-tailed Lemur
A social primate from Madagascar recognized by its long black-and-white striped tail.
It belongs to the Mammal group and is commonly associated with forest habitats with a omnivore diet, with a lifespan of 16–19 years in the wild; over 25 years in captivity, a size of Body length 39–46 cm; tail 56–63 cm; weight 2.2–3.5 kg, a conservation status of Endangered.
Fun Fact
Ring-tailed lemurs use scent marking and sunbathe with their arms spread wide.
Where Ring-tailed Lemur Lives
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Berenty Reserve
, Madagascar
Andringitra National Park
, Madagascar