What are Ringed-Tailed Lemurs?
Found in Madagascar, Ringed-Tailed Lemurs are a unique species of primate whose diet mainly consists of leaves, flowers, and occasionally insects. With big, bright yellow eyes and a small, furry body, these creatures look quite odd. But what really makes them special is their 13 alternating black and white bands on their tails!
Why are Ringed-Tailed Lemurs endangered?
One of the main reasons that Ringed-Tailed Lemurs is endangered are habitat loss, which has greatly affected the lemurs including other inhabitants of Madagascar, all for the slash and burn practice for pasture and agriculture. Another reason lemurs are becoming endangered is population fragmentation. This means that the work of human-caused events causes a single large breeding population to break up into two or more smaller breeding populations. The last main reason these creatures are endangered is because of illegal pet trading.
Why should we save Ringed-Tailed Lemurs?
Ringed-Tailed Lemurs help distribute seeds and pollinate plants, much like bees distributing pollen. This act can help grow ecosystems and is mandatory for environments to thrive. By killing off species like these magnificent animals, we might lose natural areas and habitats, and then possibly the wonderful Madagascar itself.
Did you know?
A Ringed-Tailed Lemur’s signature tail is longer than its body!
Photo Credit: https://www.britannica.com/animal/lemur-primate-suborder A Ringed-Tailed Lemur’s pack is called a conspiracy!
Photo Credit: https://www.folly-farm.co.uk/ Ringed-Tailed Lemurs have semi-opposable thumbs, meaning they can grasp branches and hold items!
Photo Credit: https://hertfordshirezoo.com/ Ringed-Tailed Lemurs are the symbol of Madagascar!
Ringed-Tailed Lemurs can run up to 12 miles per hour, but they can out-climb most predators!
Ring-Tailed Lemur's most common defense mechanism is predatory mobbing, in which it intimidates the predator with its conspiracy to drive the predator off!
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