2. Classification
Sub order: Promisians
Laterally placed eyes
Dental specialization
Family: Lemuriformes
Live on the island of Madagascar
Most are nocturnal
4. Ring Tailed Lemur
The most recognizable of species of lemurs
Weigh about 5-7 lbs
Life expectancy 20-25 years
5. R.T. Lemur Behavior
Use tail for balance not for hanging from
trees
Females dominate the group
Can be seen sun-bathing
6. Red Ruffed Lemur
Weigh about 7 pounds
Life expectancy 15-20 years
Reddish brown coat color
7. R. R. Lemur
Behavior
Found in the northeast part of
Madagascar
Spend most time in the rainforest trees
Diet consists of fruit, flowers, seeds and
nectar
Fruit makes up 75% of their diet
Have at least 12 different distinct call
8. Mouse Lemur
Weigh in at a whopping 2 oz
Grow up to 9-11 inches
Feast on anything they can get their little
hands on
9. Mouse Lemur
Behavior
They are nocturnal, to hide from predators
Store their fat in the tail
Then convert that fat to energy when food
is scarce
Because of their small size and being
nocturnal, reseachers have limited info on
this species
10. Predators
The fossa
Closely resemble the mongoose
Harrier Hawk
Will swoop down and steal the young off
the mothers back
Humans
Destroying of the rain forest may cause
extinction
11. The Evolution
Being on a secluded island has changed
this species alot differently from other
monkeys
Tail no longer used for hanging from tree,
now used as balancing tool
Began to break off into smaller groups
upon arrival of humans
Thus creating at least 99 believed
species of Lemurs
