Black and White Ruffed Lemur
Did you know?
Lemurs produce deep, barking alarm calls to defend their territories and can be heard from great distances.
Sponsors
December 2021: In memory of Dolores Y. Adams;
March 2022: Rose & Marty Thompson
July 2022: Rebecca Haverly
March 2022: Rose & Marty Thompson
July 2022: Rebecca Haverly
Habitat
Rainforests in Madagascar
Size
22 inches long with a 2 foot tail
Weight
7-10 pounds
Lifespan
About 18 years
Diet
leaves and fruit
Reproduction
Usually twins are born after a 90-100 day gestation period
Conservation Status
Critically Endangered
Threats
Slash and burn agriculture, logging and mining. Hunting is also an issue.