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Ring-tailed lemurs live in social troops of a dozen or so, led by a single, dominant female. Lemurs have pungent scent glands they use for communication and even battle. Male ring-tailed lemurs compete for mates by smearing scents from forearm glands onto the tips of their tails.

Did You Know?

Many eyes and many noses are better than one to watch for predators and sniff out food.

Quick Facts

Latin Name:
Lemur catta

Range:
Southern and Southwestern Madagascar

Habitat:
Forest

Length:
Up to 1.5 ft

Lifespan:
16 years

Zoo Location:
Lemur Lookout

Diet:
Fruit, leaves, flowers and insects

Risk Status:
Species at Risk (IUCN-Endangered)