The variety and diversity of lemurs is so great (roughly 100 unique species) that choosing just one to represent the family is almost impossible. But when most people think lemur, they more often than not think of the ring-tailed lemur. Perhaps that’s just my perception because of the animated King Julien. Or the fact that ring-tailed lemurs seem to be the most represented at zoos (many lemurs can’t even be kept in captivity). Or maybe it’s because the ring-tailed lemur is what first greeted me when I arrived in Madagascar back in May of 2007. They are a particular favorite species among a mammal that is most definitely a favorite. Here’s to getting back out there sometime soon. Nikon D200 with Nikkor 80-200mm lens (at 200mm) ISO 100, f/5.6 at 1/160th of a second.
Looking at this image sent what’s left of my mind to a yardstick. Yep, that tail reminds me of a 3 foot ruler & the lemur appears almost to be looking at the yardstick as if to measure how far it has traveled!
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The variety and diversity of lemurs is so great (roughly 100 unique species) that choosing just one to represent the family is almost impossible. But when most people think lemur, they more often than not think of the ring-tailed lemur. Perhaps that’s just my perception because of the animated King Julien. Or the fact that ring-tailed lemurs seem to be the most represented at zoos (many lemurs can’t even be kept in captivity). Or maybe it’s because the ring-tailed lemur is what first greeted me when I arrived in Madagascar back in May of 2007. They are a particular favorite species among a mammal that is most definitely a favorite. Here’s to getting back out there sometime soon. Nikon D200 with Nikkor 80-200mm lens (at 200mm) ISO 100, f/5.6 at 1/160th of a second.
Another Day
Another Lemur
Another Reason
For Making Whopee
He’s charming! What a tail!
Nice contrast with the ground.
I always loved the ring tailed lemur, many of the lemurs you were able to photograph, I also loved the Sifka lemurs!
Thanks Mo. Yes, the sifakas are good ones too. I love them all.
I’m here for all the lemurs days!
Looking at this image sent what’s left of my mind to a yardstick. Yep, that tail reminds me of a 3 foot ruler & the lemur appears almost to be looking at the yardstick as if to measure how far it has traveled!