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Black-and-white Ruffed Lemur — printable fact sheet
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Black-and-white Ruffed Lemur
Varecia variegata
The Black-and-white Ruffed Lemur is a striking primate native to the rainforests of eastern Madagascar, known for its distinctive black and white fur pattern and luxurious ruff around its neck. This lemur is arboreal and highly agile, spending most of its life in the forest cano…
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- Unlike most primates, Black-and-white Ruffed Lemur mothers build nests for their young and may leave them in the nest while foraging, a rare behavior among lemurs.
- Black-and-white Ruffed Lemurs are among the largest pollinators in the world, as their feeding habits help spread pollen throughout the forest. They give birth to litters of up to six infants, which is unusual among lemurs. These lemurs have a unique grooming claw on their second toe, used for personal hygiene.
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