Ring-Tailed Lemurs
Lemur catta

Ring-tailed lemurs live in social groups. Males compete for mates by smearing scents from forearm glands onto the tips of their tails. Raising their tails over their heads, they wave them in front of their opponent’s face until one backs down. The stink fight victor gets the girl.

Fact File

Pronunciation: LEE-mur

Height: 15 to 18 in

Weight: 5 to 8 lbs

Lifespan: 20 to 25 years in the wild

Habitat: Arid, open areas and deciduous forest

Diet: Fruits, leaves, flowers, herbs, bark and occasional insects

Status: Species at risk (IUCN-Vulnerable)