What it is?
Famous for their lengthy tails, the ring-tailed lemur is a primate found exclusively on the island of Madagascar. Like other lemur species, the ring-tailed lemur is female dominant, meaning that their social groups are controlled by a hierarchy of females.
Key Benefits
- Despite its size, the ring-tailed lemur’s tail is not prehensile, meaning it can’t hold or grasp objects, and is instead used primarily for balance and communication
- Learn tons of other amazing facts with our professionally designed and scientifically accurate ring-tailed lemur toy figurine
- The Ring-tailed Lemur is part of the Wild Safari® Wildlife collection
- All of our products are Non-toxic and BPA free
What else you need to know
- History: Although it is one of the most common lemur species found in zoos, the ring-tailed lemur’s population in the wild is severely threatened by habitat destruction. Despite being a protected species, the ring-tailed lemur’s relatively small range of suitable environments makes it uniquely susceptible to fragmentation and habitat loss. Thankfully, ring-tailed lemurs reproduce readily, and experts believe that if wild numbers were to fall to critical levels, these beautiful animals could be reintroduced into the wild from captivity.
- Scientific Name: Lemur catta
- Size: Standing 4 inches tall and 3 inches long, this ring-tailed lemur toy figurine is about an inch shorter and wider than a soda can