Ring-Tailed Lemur
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Ring-Tailed Lemur

{Lemur catta), a lemuroid. The body is approximately 40 cm long; the tail, approximately 55 cm. The top of the body and head are gray; the underparts are whitish. There are 15-16 black rings on the tail. The male has a scent gland on its shoulder and a second one on its forearm, next to a double horny spur and a bundle of tactile hairs (vibrissae). The ring-tailed lemur lives in open areas in the southwestern part of the island of Madagascar; it is a good rock-climber. It is diurnal. Ring-tailed lemurs are found in groups of five to 20 individuals. They feed on figs, plantains, and other fruits. They are easily tamed and bear young in captivity.

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Zhizn’ zhivotnykh, vol. 6. Moscow, 1971.

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Ring-Tailed Lemur (redirected from Ring tailed lemur)

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Ring-Tailed Lemur
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