The black and white ruffed lemur is quite large for a lemur and can grow up to 4 feet tall. They are strictly diurnal and active during daylight hours only. Like most members of the family Lemuridae, they are endangered due to habitat loss and other factors. This one was living free on an island for rescued lemurs in central Madagascar. Nikon D40X with Nikkor 18-55mm lens (at 18mm) ISO 400, f/4 at 1/60th of a second.
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The black and white ruffed lemur is quite large for a lemur and can grow up to 4 feet tall. They are strictly diurnal and active during daylight hours only. Like most members of the family Lemuridae, they are endangered due to habitat loss and other factors. This one was living free on an island for rescued lemurs in central Madagascar. Nikon D40X with Nikkor 18-55mm lens (at 18mm) ISO 400, f/4 at 1/60th of a second.
“The Family Lemuridae” is actually the name of Wes Anderson’s upcoming film. I think it’s out in July or August.
Would I be “Lemuridae” if I became a Lemur?
He looks very surprised to see you! Love the black & white coat.
This could have been titled “What a lemur wears in the Arctic!”