Mammals | Black & White Ruffed Lemur
Black & White Ruffed Lemur
Varecia variegata
Black & White Ruffed Lemurs are naturally good at spreading pollen. Their tail, which can be up to 59cm long is used to help them balance. They have the second loudest call of all primates. When alarmed they produce a deep barking call & when defending their territory they emit a wailing noise.
| COMMON NAME | Black & White Ruffed Lemur |
| SCIENTIFIC NAME | Varecia variegata |
| STATUS | Critically Endangered |
| DISTRIBUTION | Eastern Madagascar |
| HABITAT | Lowland Forests |
| NATURAL DIET | Fruit, seeds, leaves and nectar |
| HEIGHT | 500mm – 550mm |