Lifespan15-20 years in the wild and up to 36 years in human care
Quick facts
DietMainly fruits, leaves, seeds and nectar
HabitatDeciduous tropical forests
RangeNortheastern Madagascar, Masoala Peninsula
The red-ruffed lemurs
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Flaming red
With rich rust-red fur offsetting a jet-black face, these are easily among the most beautiful of primates. Under the sun, its brilliant coat looks like it is on fire. A small patch of white fur on its neck contrasts with the rest of its flame-red coat.
Together, we protect wildlife
Threatened by human activities
The only place to see this endangered primate in the wild is on Madagascar's Masoala Peninsula. Political upheaval in 2009 led to a rapid upsurge of illegal logging, which had a serious impact on Masoala Nature Reserve, the only protected area in the lemurs' limited range. Red-ruffed lemurs are also trapped and eaten as food. Efforts are now underway to reestablish a protected area for these critically endangered lemurs.
The IUCN Status
CR
Critically Endangered
At extremely high risk of extinction in the wild
The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species is widely recognized as the most comprehensive, objective global approach for evaluating the conservation status of plant and animal species.
DD
Data Deficient
Unknown risk of extinction
LC
Least Concern
At relatively low risk of extinction
NT
Near Threatened
Likely to become vulnerable in the near future
VU
Vulnerable
At high risk of extinction in the wild
EN
Endangered
At very high risk of extinction in the wild
CR
Critically Endangered
At extremely high risk of extinction in the wild
EW
Extinct in the Wild
Survives only in captivity
EX
Extinct
No surviving individuals in the wild or in captivity
Adopt an Animal
Bosco
Red Ruffed Lemur
Bosco was born in Singapore Zoo in 2009. His favourite activities include sunbathing while lying on the vines as well as climbing up the tall palm leaves in his exhibit.
As a two-time dad, he is experienced and confident in protecting his offspring, thus allowing his trusted keepers to enter and supervise his young, while he moves away for some peace and quiet.
As male lemurs do, he plays a lesser role in child-rearing when compared to his mate, Minnie.
