Lemur

The lemur (Lemur catta) is a solitary primate mammal that lives in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.
The meaning of the word lemur comes from Latin mythology and means ghosts or spirits. This may have to do with the drawing on their figures, with their eyes and snout highlighted by black circles, but also with the fact that lemurs are more active at night.
Lemurs are primates found only in Madagascar and several neighboring islands. It is precisely because of its isolation from the rest of the Earth that Madagascar has become host to some surprising and unusual species that are no longer found anywhere else in the world.

Lemur Food

The diet of lemurs is very variable.
It is omnivorous, and feeds mainly on insects, lizards, fruits and buds of some plants.
It also consumes leaves, fruits, flowers or insects.

Lemur Appearance

It is an arboreal, nocturnal animal, with dimensions of 18 to 45 cm and a short tail, of 3 cm. He has enormous eyes, fingers with which he can grab, and his toes are opposable.
The height of the tallest lemurs reaches up to 45 cm, and their tail is often longer than the stature, reaching 55 cm.

Lemur Behavior

Lemur females are dominant and each group is led by such a female leader. It has the advantage of choosing the first food and the male it wants to mate with. Characteristic for lemurs is the long and always wet nose.
Lemurs have very good eyesight and see perfectly even at night.
The secret asset of lemurs is a gland with a characteristic smell, which they use as a method of communication, but also as an important weapon for enemies.

Lemur Breeding

Mating takes place according to the season, the temperature of that period and the food that is found during that period. The mortality rate is relatively high among adults.
The gestation period varies depending on the species from 9-10 weeks to 18-24 weeks.
After the gestation period between one and four small lemurs are born, the average is two. When moving, the Cubs hold the mother's fur on the belly or on the back of the neck.
In captivity, a lemur can live twice as long as in the wild. Larger species can live over 30 years, with no signs of aging, and are capable of reproduction.