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They prefer gallery forests and shrubs of the genus Euphorbia, although they can also live in other types of forests and jungles of Madagascar. They live about 27 years in the wild and 30 in captivity.
Habitat & Diet
The Ring-tailed Lemur (Lemur catta) is endemic to Madagascar, where it inhabits dry forests, jungles, and spiny shrub areas. Unlike other lemurs, they spend more time on the ground than in the trees.
They are omnivores, although their diet is primarily based on fruits, leaves, flowers, and tree bark. They can also occasionally consume insects.
Social estructure
They live in groups of 5 to 25 individuals.
They are matriarchal, meaning that females dominate over males.
They communicate through sounds, gestures, and scent signals using the glands on their wrists.
Conservation status
They Love the Sun – Ring-tailed lemurs are known for their meditation-like posture. They sit with their arms open and belly exposed to absorb the sun’s warmth.
“Stink Fights” – Males rub their tails with scent glands and wave them in the air to mark territory or compete for a female.
A Strong Sense of Smell – They use their keen sense of smell to identify other lemurs and mark their territory.
Behavior and Fun Facts
The Ring-tailed Lemur (Lemur catta) is endangered due to habitat destruction, hunting, and the illegal pet trade. It is estimated that its population has declined by more than 50% in the last 30 years.
🐒 Social Creatures – Ring-tailed lemurs live in groups of 5 to 25 individuals and have a matriarchal society, where females dominate over males.
🗣️ Complex Communication – They communicate through sounds, gestures, and scent markings using specialized glands on their wrists.
☀️ Sun Worshippers – They love to bask in the sun in a meditative posture, sitting with their arms open and bellies exposed to absorb warmth.
💨 “Stink Fights” – Males rub their tails with scent glands and wave them in the air to assert dominance or compete for a female.
👃 Keen Sense of Smell – They rely heavily on scent marking to identify group members and establish territory.