The ring-tailed lemur is found in arid, open areas and forests. They spend their time in the trees, as well as on the floor of the forest.
IN THE WILD – Leaves, flowers, insects, tree bark and sap
IN THE ZOO – Fruits, vegetables, specially formulated fiber biscuits and lemur gel
- Enjoy sunbathing
- Females are dominant over males
- Tails are ringed with 13 alternating black and white bands
and can measure up to two feet long
- Groom each other with their toothcomb, six finely spaced bottom teeth