BLACK & WHITE RUFFED LEMUR

MAJOR CHARATERISTICS

• This species gets its name from the ruff of long, thick fur that runs from the ears to under the chin
• The black & white ruffed lemur is black, white, and a darkish brown color
• 4 feet long, around 7-10 pounds
• Silky fur

PHYSICAL ADAPTATIONS

• Lemurs use their teeth, rather than their hands or feet, to pick up food.
• The black & white ruffed lemur's fur helps it camouflage itself in the wild so predators don't hurt it.

BEHAVIORAL ADAPTATIONS

• Ruffed lemurs are arboreal, meaning they spend most of their time in the trees.
• Black and white lemurs have a very loud call that can be described as a “roar”.
• They live in groups that vary in size from 2 to 15 or more. Larger groups may break into subgroups

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