Category: Animals

Lemur Facts: Ring-Tailed Lemur

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The Ring-Tailed Lemur(Lemur catta)  is classified in the Mammalian order Primates and family Lemuridae.

Physical Characteristics

A Ring-Tailed Lemur is grayish in color throughout much of its body, however its belly and torso are white. The nose and mouth area are black and there are black rings around the eyes. The color of the tail is made up of white and black rings. The average weight of an adult  Ring-Tailed Lemur is 2.7 kilograms(5.95 pounds), The average tail length is 59 centimeters(1 foot, 11 inches). 

GenusLemur
SpeciesL. catta
Binomial NameLemur catta
Length38 to 46 cm(1’3” to
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Great Ape Facts: Bonobo

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The Bonobo(Pan paniscus) also known as Pygmy Chimpanzee, Dwarf Chimpanzee, or Gracile Chimpanzee is a great ape classified in the Mammalian order Primates and family Hominidae. 

 Physical Characteristics

A Bonobo has black fur on its body, however the fur may turn gray as an individual ages. Bonobos’ faces are black and they have pink lips. The average body weight of a Bonobo is 41 kilograms(90 pounds), and when standing upright Bonobos average 1.1(3’7”) meters tall.  The  length of a Bonobo from the nose to rump while on all fours is  70 to 83 cm (2 ‘4” to 2 … Continue

Great Ape Facts: Chimpanzee

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The Chimpanzee(Pan troglodytes) also known as Common Chimpanzee, Robust Chimpanzee, or simply Chimp. Is a great ape classified in the Mammalian order Primates and family Hominidae.

Physical Characteristics

A Chimpanzee’s body is covered in fur except for the face, fingers, toes, palms of the hands, and soles of the feet. The hair of a Chimpanzee is typically black but can be brown or reddish-brown. As a Chimpanzee ages it can develop gray patches and even bald spots. The skin color of a Chimpanzee ranges from white, to freckled on white, to black. A Chimpanzee’s arms are longer … Continue

What Are Primates?

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Primates are an order of mammals which consists of apes, lemurs, lorises, galagos, monkeys, and  pottos. Even Human Beings(Homo sapiens) are scientifically classified as a Primate. 

 Many Primates have tails; except apes do not have tails and apes are also usually larger than other Primates. Apes also have wider chests. However some Primate species such as the Bald Uakari (Cacajao calvus) have a tail so short it is hardly visible. Many species of new world monkeys have prehensile tails; this means they can use their tails for grasping and hanging from tree branches. 

Range

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Bear Facts: American Black Bear

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The American Black Bear(Ursus americanus), also simply known as the Black Bear, is found in North America. This species is classified in the mammalian order Carnivora and family Ursidae. 

Physical Characteristics 

The American Black Bear, despite its name, ranges in color from blonde, cinnamon, light brown, dark chocolate brown, white, to jet black. Approximately 70% of all American Black Bears are black. The ears are short and rounded. Female American Black Bears weigh 87 kilograms(192 pounds) on average; Male American Black Bears weigh 197 kilograms(434 pounds) on average.

GenusUrsus
SpeciesU. americanus
Binomial NameUrsus americanus
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