Cape May Court House in Middle Township in Cape May County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Ring-Tailed Lemur
Lemur catta
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 22, 2022
Characteristics: Ring-tailed Lemurs are neither a monkey nor an ape but instead belong to a primitive group of primates called Prosimians. Easily identified by it's black and white ringed tail, the Ring-tailed Lemur is a small primate with a brownish gray hair coat, white belly and masked eyes. One of the most vocal primates, Ring-tailed Lemurs have many different calls and vocalizations that they use to communicate with. Unlike other arboreal Lemur species, the Ring-tails form a matriarchal society where dominant females rule the troops. Known as sun worshipers, Ring-tails will often sit in a "yoga pose" with their arms down and their bellies exposed to the sun.
Habitat: Dry scrub, spiny and deciduous forest, nearby rocky mountain outcrops and gallery forest along rivers.
Diet: Fruits, leaves, flowers, bark and sap.
Conservation: Only found in Madagascar the ring-tailed lemur is endangered due to habitat loss, hunting and the pet trade. Breeding programs in zoos will help sustain a viable population but conservation of habitat is necessary for its survival.
Range: South and south-western Madagascar from Tolagnaro to south of Morondava and inland as far as Ambalavao.
Stats:
Life Span:15 years (wild), 25 years (captivity).
Size: Body length 36 - 46 cm. (15 - 18 in.). Tail length 56 - 62 cm. (22 - 24 in.)
Weight: 3-3.5 kg. (6.6 - 7.7 lbs.)
Gestation: 135 days, 1 infant.
Did You Know?
Ring-tailed Lemurs have exactly 13 alternating black and white on their tail!
Erected by Cape May County Zoo.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Environment • Industry & Commerce.
Location. 39° 5.951′ N, 74° 48.885′ W. Marker is in Middle Township, New Jersey, in Cape May County. It is in Cape May Court House. Marker can be reached from County Park Road, 0.3 miles west of North Main Street (U.S. 9), on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 707 N Main St, Cape May Court House NJ 08210, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ring-Tailed Lemur Conservation (here, next to this marker); Barred Owl (within shouting distance of this marker); Ankole-Watusi (within shouting distance of this marker); Ostrich (within shouting distance of this marker); Red Panda Conservation (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Emperor Tamarin (about
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 22, 2022
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 25, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 66 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 25, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.