Red Ruffed Lemur - Singapore Zoo

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Red Ruffed Lemur

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Lifespan15-20 years in the wild and up to 36 years in human care

DietMainly fruits, leaves, seeds and nectar

HabitatDeciduous tropical forests

RangeNortheastern Madagascar, Masoala Peninsula

The red-ruffed lemurs

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.

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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

Critically Endangered

At extremely high risk of extinction in the wild

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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.

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