Photo of the Day: Ring-tailed Lemur

Lemurs are endemic to Madagascar, and are thought to have evolved from a single pair of a rodent-like creatures that successfully rafted the Mozambique channel 50 - 80 million years ago. They have evolved into a diversity of species from the mouse lemurs to the panda-like Indri’s. The Ring-tailed Lemur, much publicised, through the TV series ‘The Graveyard  Gang’ filmed at Berenty (like this photograph) are in fact classified as ‘Near threatened’ by IUCN largely due to habitat loss, the destruction of the forest for Sisal (Agave) production.

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PHOTO OF THE DAY - Ring-tailed lemur waiving tail in the air during "stink fight", Berenty Private Reserve, Madagascar. Lemurs have powerful scent glands and use their unique odor as a communication tool and even as a kind of weapon. They mark their territory by scent, serving notice of their presence to all who can smell. During mating season, male lemurs battle for dominance by trying to outstink each other. They cover their long tails with smelly secretions and wave them in the air to determine which animal is more powerful. #lemur #wildlife #amazing #nature #animals #madagascar #ringtailedlemur #naturelovers #wildlifephotography #photography #bestoftheday

PHOTO OF THE DAY - Ring-tailed lemur baby resting hand in mother's palm, Berenty Private Reserve, Madagascar. #lemur #lemurbaby #babylemur #ringtailedlemur #madagascar #cutebaby #babyanimals #cuteanimals #wildlife #animals #animallovers

Ring Tailed Lemur at the Yorkshire Wildlife Park my new favourites. #nature   #naturephotography   #wildlife   #wildlifephotography   #wildlifewednesday   #lemur   #ringtailedlemur  

Ring Tailed Lemur Family
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Ring-tailed Lemur adult and young in Madagascar. Endangered Species
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