Ring-tailed Lemur

General Information

The long stripy tail of the ring-tailed lemurs is used for balance and as a way of communicating with each other. Males also use them in ‘stink fights’ when they rub their tails over the scent glands on their wrists, and then wave them threateningly at their opponent. Ring-tailed lemurs are omnivores, eating plants, fruit, insects, invertebrates and even small birds and lizards.