Brown Lemur
Eulemur fulvus
The adult brown lemur lives in Madagascar’s forest canopy, moving with agile leaps through trees and shrubs. It feeds mainly on fruit, leaves, flowers, and nectar, with opportunistic bites of other plant parts or small invertebrates. Adults use calls, scent marking, and quick movement to navigate social life and avoid danger. A notable fact is that brown lemurs can be cathemeral, meaning activity may occur by day or night depending on season and conditions.
- Type
- Swift
- Conservation status
- VU
Growth chain
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- Brown Lemur