Jaye+W

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 * Classification**

Closely related to all other lemurs, the ring-tailed lemur is one of five groups of lemurs.

Class: Mammalia

Order: Primate

Family: Lemuridae

Genus: //Lemur//

Species: //catta// DIET: .the ring tailed lemur gathers flower,sap,bark and leaves.


 * Habitat **

The ring tailed lemur is located in Madagascar. It prefers gallery forests and Euphorbia bush habitat but will inhabit most other types of forest as well.


 * Life Cycle **

The ring tailed lemur breeds only once per year. Breeding season occurs in mid April and lasts throughout June. The gestation or pregnancy of the female ring tailed lemur lasts 134 to 138 days. Litters are most often only a single offspring but twins also occur. At first the young will cling to the mother's belly then after a few weeks it will ride on the mother's back Distribution

The island of Madagascar supports the entire range of the ring-tailed lemur.

Adaptations Stink Fights Ring-tailed lemurs have scent glands on their wrists, chests and genital regions. These glands secrete a fatty substance used to mark territory along their foraging routes. During mating season, males rub secretions from the scent glands all over their tails and then wave their tails in the air. These “stink fights” establish rights to breed with females. Tooth Comb Ring-tailed lemurs have six lower teeth that stick straight out from the jaw forming a “toothcomb” that they use to groom their fur to remove excess fur and parasites. They also groom other troop members which helps reinforce social bonds within the group.


 * Classification**

Closely related to all other lemurs, the ring-tailed lemur is one of five groups of lemurs.

Class: Mammalia

Order: Primate

Family: Lemuridae

Genus: //Lemur//

Species: //catta//