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Ruffed lemurs exhibit neither sexual dimorphism nor sexual dichromatism, [11] [15] and females have three pairs of mammary glands. [14] [15] Foot of a ruffed lemur, showing the toilet-claw on the second toe. Ruffed lemurs are characterized by their long, canine-like muzzle, [9] [15] which includes a significant overbite. The face is mostly ...
The red ruffed lemur (Varecia rubra) is one of two species in the genus Varecia, the ruffed lemurs; the other is the black-and-white ruffed lemur (Varecia variegata). Like all lemurs, it is native to Madagascar. It occurs only in the rainforests of Masoala, in the northeast of the island. [1]
Three subspecies of black-and-white ruffed lemur have been recognized since the red ruffed lemur was elevated to species status in 2001. [5] Together with the red ruffed lemur, they are the largest extant members of the family Lemuridae, ranging in length from 100 to 120 cm (3.3 to 3.9 ft) and weighing between 3.1 and 4.1 kg (6.8 and 9.0 lb).
Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute recently shared a video of three lemur babies who came into the world on April 5.
Lemurs at a Chicago zoo enjoyed their traditional Thanksgiving feast on Wednesday 22 November. This year's meal featured a special theme in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the popular ...
Lemuridae contains 21 ruffed, ring-tailed, bamboo, and other lemur species in five genera. Lepilemuridae contains 25 sportive lemur species in a single genus. Dozens of extinct prehistoric lemuroid species have been discovered, though due to ongoing research and discoveries the exact number and categorization is not fixed. [ 1 ]
As with all primates, hungry lemurs might eat anything that is edible, whether or not the item is one of their preferred foods. [16] For instance, the ring-tailed lemur eats insects and small vertebrates when necessary [38] [58] and as a result it is commonly viewed as an opportunistic omnivore. [73]
Some retailers are using President-elect Donald Trump's proposed tariffs to urge consumers to shop now, suggesting if the import duties go into effect next year, a range of goods could cost ...