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Ring-tailed Lemur
Lemur catta
The Ring-tailed Lemur (Lemur catta) is a distinctive primate recognized for its striking black-and-white banded tail, which can measure up to 60 centimeters, nearly as long as its body. This species is endemic to Madagascar, where it inhabits a range of environments from the lus…
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- Ring-tailed lemurs have scent glands on their wrists and chests, and males engage in 'stink fights' by waving their scented tails at rivals.
- Ring-tailed Lemurs engage in a behavior known as 'stink fighting,' where males rub their tails with scent glands on their wrists and wave them at rivals to assert dominance. Unlike most primates, they have a toothcomb—an array of forward-facing teeth used for grooming. Their social structure is matriarchal, with females leading the groups and having priority access to food and mates. Interestingly, Ring-tailed Lemurs have a highly synchronized breeding season, which is thought to be an adaptation to ensure offspring are born at a time when food is most abundant.
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