Ring-Tailed Lemur
Lemur catta
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NATURAL HABITAT
The ring-tailed lemur is found in arid, open areas and forests. They spend their time in the trees, as well as on the floor of the forest.
DIET
IN THE WILD – Leaves, flowers, insects, tree bark and sap
IN THE ZOO – Fruits, vegetables, specially formulated fiber biscuits and lemur gel
FASCINATING FACTS
- Enjoy sunbathing
- Females are dominant over males
- Tails are ringed with 13 alternating black and white bands
and can measure up to two feet long - Groom each other with their toothcomb, six finely spaced bottom teeth