Ring-Tailed Lemur
(Lemur Catta)
Ring-Tailed Lemurs are found only on the African Island of Madagascar. They are easy to spot due to their long stripy tails and bright yellow or amber eyes. Unlike most other lemurs, Ring-Tailed Lemurs spend 40% of their time on the ground, moving on all fours along the forest floor. They are a social species, occurring in groups of between 3 to 25 individuals, made up of roughly the same amount of each sex.
Fun Facts
Ring-tailed Lemur
Animal Class
Mammal
Lifespan
Between 16 and 19 years
Diet
Primarily fruit from Madagascan trees
Habitat
Forests, shrublands, rocky areas, caves, subterranean habitats
Size
Approx 39-46cm. Weigh approx 2.2kg.
Distribution
Madagascar
Appearance
Grey fur with white patches on their faces, ears, and underbelly. They have long tails with black and white rings, and bright yellow or amber eyes.
Allergen information: Please note if you happen to visit our lemurs there is the possibility of peanuts being present in their enclosure as it is part of their diet.
Did you know?
The females are the most dominant of the group. Males have their own hierarchy among themselves which are fought over by the males smearing special scents on to their tails and wafting them high into the air.
See our Ring-tailed Lemur!
We have five Ring-tailed Lemurs at Ponderosa Zoo, their names are Percy, Lexi, Anya, Zuri and Rakoto and you can find them in our Lemur Walkthrough exhibit.
The Ring-tailed Lemur Population
Conservation Status
Endangered
Population Trend
Decreasing
Threats
Habitat Loss, Hunting and the Illegal Pet Trade
Population
Around 2,000
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