Black-and-white Ruffed Lemur
Varecia variegata
The adult black-and-white ruffed lemur lives high in the rainforests of eastern Madagascar, where it travels through the canopy in search of fruit, nectar, flowers, and leaves. It is an important seed disperser and pollinator, especially when feeding from large flowering trees. Adults are famous for explosive, far-carrying calls used for spacing, alarm, and contact with other individuals. Their striking coat, long tail, and powerful leaping ability suit a life spent almost entirely in the trees.
- Type
- Cry
- Conservation status
- CR
Growth chain
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- Black-and-white Ruffed Lemur