Ring-Tailed Lemur

Lemur catta

NATURAL HABITAT
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.

DIET
IN THE WILD – Leaves, flowers, insects, tree bark and sap
IN THE ZOO – Fruits, vegetables, specially formulated fiber biscuits and lemur gel

FASCINATING FACTS

• 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