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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