The Most Recognized Lemur Catta

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It is impossible to confuse with any other species, the ring-tailed lemur has a distinctive long and bushy black-and-white-ringed tail. The Ring-tailed Lemur is found in the dry forests and bush of southern and south-western Madagascar. It is one of twenty-two species of lemurs. Lemurs are best known for their large, round reflective eyes and their wailing screams. Lemurs also have furry, pointed ears and long tails.

Weight: 5 – 7.5 lbs
Height: 15 – 18″
Habitat: Deciduous forests, rainforests, scrublands
Lifespan: 18 years
Tail Length: 22 – 25″
Diet: the Lemur are herbivores eating mainly flowers, fruit, tree leaves, grass and ferns

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