The ring-tailed lemur (Lemur catta) is a medium- to larger-sized strepsirrhine (wet-nosed) primate and the most internationally recognized lemur species, owing to its long, black-and-white, ringed tail.

The ring-tailed lemur, easily recognizable from its black and white striped tail, is an icon of Madagascar. Referred to as “ maky ” in the local language, it is also called “ catta” in Latin after its cat-like appearance.

Ring-tailed lemurs are unmistakable because of their long, vividly striped, black-and-white tail. They are familiar residents of many zoos. Lemurs use their hands and feet to move nimbly...

Ring-tailed lemurs are named for the 13 alternating black and white bands that adorn their tails. Unlike most other lemurs, ringtails spend 40 percent of their time on the ground, moving quadrupedally along the forest floor.

2021年4月30日 · Ring-tailed lemurs are the most recognizable of all species of lemur, due to their long, striped tails. They are named for the 13 alternating black and white bands on their tails. Ring-tailed...

2024年12月20日 · The best known of these is the ring-tailed lemur (Lemur catta), commonly seen in zoos. It is unique both in its habitat (some dry and rocky areas of Madagascar) and for its striped tail (all other lemurs have solid-coloured tails). Troops are made up of several males and females, and the females are the dominant sex.

2024年7月31日 · The ring-tailed lemur (Lemur catta) is one of Madagascar’s most recognizable and cherished residents. It stands out for its clear black-and-white striped tail and has the kind of expressive features that make it a favorite amog visitors at wildlife parks.

2023年6月2日 · Ring-tailed lemurs are the most well-known of all lemur species, notorious for their black and white striped tails. The tail is used as a flag as a lemur walks. Social Primates live in a group of about 17 that are dominated by girls. Something unusual because they frequently travel to the ground.

Ring-tailed lemurs are the most terrestrial of all lemur species, and spend around a third of their time on the ground. They are cathemeral, meaning they are active both during the day and night. However, they tend to avoid nighttime activity when temperatures are low.

The ring-tailed lemur has a fox-like face and long arms and legs. They have gray body fur and a long, black and white striped bushy tail. The tail is longer than the body and is held aloft as a signal to other lemurs.