Step into the world of our ring-tailed lemurs and unlock the wonders of these extraordinary creatures
The ring-tailed lemur is easily recognisable with their extremely long, heavily furred tail, covered with black and white rings which allows the animal to take long leaps when moving between trees. The ring-tailed lemurs are of high scientific interest due to their use of tools in daily life as well as excellent problem-solving skills.
Ring-tailed lemurs are one of the most vocal primates and have a complex array of distinct vocalisations. Their repertoire includes purrs, clicks, yaps, wails, moans and many more sounds.
They are very social and are usually seen in groups of 12-20 individuals. The females are dominant within these groups, winning all disputes with males.
Quick facts
Distribution:
Southwestern Madagascar
Habitat:
Rainforests, scrublands
Conservation Status:
Near Threatened