ABOUT THE Ring-Tailed Lemur
The most recognised of all lemurs because of it long, black and white ringed tail, the Ring-tailed Lemur is endemic to Madagascar.
Lemurs are very social animals, choosing to live in groups of up to 30 and they often huddle together reinforce social bonds and keep warm!
Ring-Tailed Lemurs are very vocal using numerous vocalisations to keep the group together and for alarm calls. Studies have shown that they can organise sequences and even understand basic arithmetic operations.
Due to habitat destruction and hunting, they are on the endangered list.
About our Ring-tailed Lemur
Our Ring Tailed Lemurs were rescued alongside our Black-and-White Ruffed Lemurs. As both species were living together before they came to Jimmy’s Farm we have kept them together. Both species get on well although our rangers have observed that the Black and White Ruffed Lemurs have dominance over the Ring-Tailed Lemurs.
The group had a poor diet before they arrived here, being fed high calorie food that’s not suitable for them. As a result they were overweight and our rangers have been working on getting them adjusted to the right food and bringing their weight down naturally.
A Madagascan Home
We have built a new home for our lemurs to make them feel at home, turning our Butterfly House in to a Madagascan exhibit.
Did you know
Female Lemurs will be dominant over males.
Ring-tailed Lemurs like to sunbathe.
The males will take part in stink fights by marking their tail with scent and wafting at opponents.
WHAT THEY EAT: Herbivorous – fruit and vegetables
HABITAT: In the ground and in the trees
JFWP Animal Experience: Yes. Find more about Lemur Heights»
ANIMAL SPONSORSHIP: Find more about Animal Adoption»
CORPORATE SPONSOR: Available
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