| Class: |
Mammalia |
| Order: |
Primates |
| Family: |
Lemuridae |
| Genus: |
Eulemur |
| Species: |
macaco |
| Life span: |
20 to 25 years in captivity |
| Gestation: |
120 to 129 days |
| Number of young at birth: |
Generally one, though twins are fairly common |
| Age of maturity: |
2 years |
| Size: |
12 to 18 in in length |
| Weight: |
4 to 5 lbs |
| Size at birth: |
Average around 2.6 oz |
Come visit Pfeiffer and Travolta in the Vanishing Kingdom.
Facts:
- Only found in a small region of the island of Madagascar
- Live in subtropical moist and dry forests
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Unlike most primates, males and females are different colors.
- Males are completely black
- Females are reddish brown or blonde
- Both sexes have blue or blue-grey eyes
- Can live more than 20 years in captivity, typical lifespan in the wild is not known.
- Live in groups that include several adult males and females with young. Females are dominant to males and get first choice of males.
- Babies are usually born August-October in the wild.
- In the wild, eat fruit, leaves, flowers and nectar. They may also occasionally catch birds and small mammals.
