Behavior and Ecology
Normal Behavior
Within the reserve forest, we see normal behaviors such as:
- Foraging for leaves and fruits
- Scent-marking
Unusual Behavior
Within the camp the lemurs have added a number of unusual behaviors.
- Gazing at their reflection in windshields
- Using a tent as a slide
On-going research will compare activity budgets within both the camp and reserve habitats.
Did you know that the lower front teeth of ring-tailed lemurs form a "toothcomb" used to obtain food and groom each other?