Ring-tailed lemur
Quiet zone
Type
Mammals
Area
Madagascar
Endangered Status
Endangered
facts
size
1 foot-plus
length, from head to rump
An average soccer ball is 8.65 inches tall.
food
fruit
and more
Omnivore
Leaves, flowers, spiders, insects, and small birds help make up the ring-tailed lemur's diet.
habitat
forests,
rainforests
description
Shhhh!
Ring-tailed lemurs are practically noiseless as they move through the forest in Madagascar, and their reflective eyes can make them look a little spooky. Even their calls sound a little ghostly.
Amazing acrobats
Lemurs are amazing jumpers and climbers. These amusing primates use their long tails to help them keep their balance. The black-and-white rings on their tail make it easier for other lemurs to see them in the forest.
What's that smell?
Lemurs have a scent gland on their tail that leaves a smelly mark where they have been. Males even get into "stink fights" to claim territory!
