Red-ruffed Lemur (Varecia rubra) - a photo on Flickriver

Red-ruffed Lemur (Varecia rubra)

            Island of Madagascar
Off The East Coast Of Africa
Palmarium Reserve

The red ruffed lemur (Varecia rubra) is one of two species in the genus Varecia, the ruffed lemurs; the other is the black-and-white ruffed lemur (Varecia variegata). Like all lemurs, it is native to Madagascar and occurs only in the rainforests of Masoala, in the northeast of the island. 

It is one of the largest primates of Madagascar with a body length of 53 cm, a tail length of 60 cm and a weight of 3.3–3.6 kg. Its soft, thick fur is red and black in colour and sports a buff or cream colored spot at the nape, but a few are known to have a white or pink patch on the back of the limbs or digits and a ring on the base of the tail in a similar color.
 
The red ruffed lemur is a very clean animal and spends a lot of time grooming itself and in social grooming. The lower incisors (front teeth) and the claw on the second toe of the hind foot are specially adapted for this behavior. 

The red ruffed lemur lives 15–20 years in the wild. In captivity up to 25 years. It is a diurnal animal, and most active in the morning and evening. The red ruffed lemur is mainly a fruit-eater, though it is known to eat leaves and shoots. They especially like figs. – Wikipedia

Taken in: Madagascar / Atsinanana / Antetezambaro / Ambodiatafana (show map)

Taken on: November 26, 2017

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Madagascar 2017 Island Of Madagascar

Off The East Coast Of Africa

Red Ruffed Lemur

Varecia rubra

Diurnal

Eats Fruit

Genus Varecia

One Of The Largest

Grooms A Lot

Toothcomb In Mouth

Groom With Claw On Hind Feet

Lives 15-25 Years

Most Active In Morning

Evening

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