Ringtailed LemurThe ring tailed lemur (Lemur catta) is a medium to larger sized strepsirrhine primate, recognized worldwide for its striking black and white, ringed tail. Endemic to Madagascar, it inhabits diverse environmentsfrom gallery forests to spiny scrub in the southern regions of the island. These lemurs are highly social, living in groups called troops of up to 30 individuals. As a female dominant species, they huddle together for warmth and engage in mutual