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Boo at the Zoo!
October 29 and October 30 from 7pm until 10pm each night. Kids trick or treat in the zoo for free, a...Read More Here
Added: 2010-08-12
Baby African Leopards born!
The zoo will be having a Leopard Photo Fundraiser to be announced in a few weeks. Photos will be $25...Read More Here
Added: 2010-08-12
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Ringtail Lemurs 
Habitat:   Forests of Madagascar
Size:   Body 15-18 inches; Tail up to 24 inches
Weight:   6-8 lbs
Food:   plant leaves, fruits, herbs, insects

Description:   
Ringtail Lemurs are found only in the tropical rainforests of Madagascar. Although considered arboreal (live in trees), ringtails can spend as much as 50% of their day on the ground foraging for food. Ringtailed lemurs (Lemur catta) are part of the Lemuridae family, which is a family of pro-simians, related to monkeys and apes. Lemurs vary considerably in size and color. Ring-tailed lemurs are light-gray to gray-brown on their body, with white patches on their face and muzzle. They have large cat-like ears with white ruffs. They are most well-known for their long black and white ringed tail which is longer than both body and head. Individuals have scent glands with which they mark territory and communicate. Ringtailed lemurs live in large social groups of 5-25 individuals. The groups are led by a dominant female, and made up of her female offspring and a few non-related males. Social grooming is the glue holding the group together. Lemurs have modified incisor and canine teeth that act like combs for grooming themselves and members of their group.
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