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Red Ruffed
Lemur
Varecia variegata rubra
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| Range: |
Northeast
Madagascar.
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| Habitat: |
Undisturbed
primary forest.
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| Diet: |
Fruit, seeds,
nectar, leaves.
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Fun Facts:
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- They got their name from the large tufts of
hair in front of their ears!
- Red Ruffed Lemurs are diurnal and form
groups. The group size ranges from 5-16 individuals and up to 32 individuals have
been observed at one time!
- Females are dominant in the group and form
the core. They also defend the territory.
- Multiple offspring are born and left in the
nest for the first week. When moved around, the infants are carried in the mother's
mouth rather than clinging to her like most primates!
- They have a life span of about 19 years!
Their population is declining because of human destruction of their habitat,
hunting, and commercial exploitation!
- Ruffed Lemurs are one of the first species
to disappear after selective logging because they eat the large fruits on the largest
trees!
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