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Location:

Island across from Zebra on Main Lake

Black and White Ruffed Lemur

  • Jasper (M) 4/15/2008 

  • Tatum (F) 4/23/2013

Identifying Features:

  • Jasper has less defined widow’s peak and less white on tail

  • Tatum has very defined widow's peak and more white on tail

History:

More Information:

  • Live in Eastern rainforest of Madagascar

  • Lemurs only exist on the island of Madagascar

  • Primarily arboreal and live in social groups led by a dominant female

  • Diet: large fruits

  • Seed dispersers

  • Still a lot to learn about this species

  • IUCN: Critically endangered due to habitat loss and hunting

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