Readers learn about the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of ring-tailed lemurs

This volume includes up-to-date field research on the longest-studied and best known of lemur species. It contains articles by scientists from America, Europe, Japan and Madagascar, who combine their knowledge to describe an animal which is unique among primates. The papers review past research and add new dimensions of research related to nutrition, health, hormonal biology, plant ecology, behavioral ecology, and demography of Lemur catta.

In this Early Bird title, readers learn about the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of the ring-tailed lemur.

Describes the habitat, diet, and life cycle of the ring-tailed lemur.

Describes ring-tailed lemurs, including what they eat, how they live together in a troop, and how they care for their young.

Ring-tailed lemurs have bushy, striped tails. Newborn lemurs hold onto their mothers' bellies. Within a few weeks, they learn to walk and climb. Baby lemurs climb trees to find food and sleep. How do baby lemurs grow and change? Read this book to find out! This title also includes a life cycle diagram, a habitat map, fun facts, a glossary, and more!