Ring-Tailed Lemurs wake up from an afternoon nap
Another not to be missed spot is the Lemur Walk. These adorable little guys are in a
large enclosure that they let you right into. Lemurs are free to roam the entire space
while visitors are restricted to the walkway. The lemurs walk among the people climb
on bamboo poles over your head and leap from rock to rock in a small pond.
A lemur through a 300mm lens
Quick Facts: Lemurs are social creatures who
generally live in troops made up of 17 members or
less.
Much like many tribal human groups, such as
Native Americans, the troop is matrilineal,
meaning that descent is through the female lines.
Female lemurs socially dominate the males in all
circumstances. In other words, SHE'S the boss!
Known for their great prowess as jumpers, lemurs
can leap up to 33 feet from tree to tree.
A curious lemur surveys the guests before leaving his bed
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