Fact File: Ring-tailed lemur
Find out some fun facts about ring-tailed lemurs with Steve and Aneeshwar. You can learn where they live, what they eat and their sunbathing techniques!
Where does the name 鈥榣emur鈥 come from?
The name 鈥榣emur鈥 comes from the Latin word for 鈥榞hosts鈥.
How are ring-tailed lemurs distinctive?
Ring-tailed lemurs have a black and white striped tail which is longer than their whole body! They use their tails to communicate and for balance.
Where do ring-tailed lemurs live?
Ring-tailed lemurs live and are native to Madagascar, like all other lemur species.
What do ring-tailed lemurs eat?
Ring-tailed lemurs eat fruits, flowers, leaves, bark, sap, insects, and sometimes soil for minerals.
What are baby ring-tailed lemurs called?
The baby ring-tailed lemurs are called pups! This is the same as dogs, foxes and seals.
Do ring-tailed lemurs have a good sense of smell?
Yes, ring-tailed lemurs have a great sense of smell! They are able to know who their brothers and sisters are just from smell. They can also tell how old their friends are and even how dominant their rivals are because of their developed sense of smell.
How do ring-tailed lemurs communicate?
Ring-tailed lemurs are really vocal, and communicate by talking, like humans do. They also put their tails in the air which helps them see where other lemurs are as it acts like a flag.
How do ring-tailed lemurs keep warm?
Ring-tailed lemurs love to sunbathe! To warm up at the start of the day, they sit upright and stretch their arms out sideways to catch the sun rays!
Do ring-tailed lemurs live together?
Ring-tailed lemurs live in big social groups called 鈥渢roops鈥. The groups have a wise female leader called a matriarch, who shares their knowledge with their group.
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