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Ring-tailed lemur

Lemur catta

Ring-tailed lemur (Lemur catta)Endangered

Photo: Alex Dunkel ( Maky ) · CC BY 3.0

Mammalomnivore

The ring-tailed lemur is a striking primate found only in Madagascar, known for its bold black-and-white striped tail. It lives in forests and dry scrublands in the island's southern regions, spending more time on the ground than other lemurs.

  • Its long tail has 13 alternating black and white bands.
  • It eats both plants and small animals like insects.
  • It's the only surviving member of its genus, Lemur.
ForestSavannaAfrica
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At a glance

Classification
Mammal
Scientific name
Lemur catta
Habitat
Forest, Savanna
Regions in this directory
Africa
Diet
omnivore
Relative size
medium
IUCN Red List
Endangered (EN)
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