Crowned lemur
A species of True lemurs Scientific name : Eulemur coronatus Genus : True lemurs
Crowned lemur, A species of True lemurs
Scientific name: Eulemur coronatus
Genus: True lemurs
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Description
The crowned lemur is endemic to the dry deciduous forests of the northern tip of Madagascar. It eats a diet of mostly flowers, fruits, and leaves. The population is estimated to 1000–10,000 individuals as of 2004, most of which live within the Ankarana Plateau although there is also a population on the Montagne d'Ambre. This species has a distinctive brown-orange crown on the top of the head. Females have a gray body with an orange crown, and males are a darker reddish brown, crowned with black and orange. Crowned lemurs have a life span of approximately 20 years and reach sexual maturity after 20 months. They give birth usually in late September or early October, after a gestation period of 125 days. The crowned lemur is in the order of Primates as it possesses characteristics such as pseudo-opposable thumbs, binocular vision and is highly intelligent. E. coronatus shares with others of the family Lemuridae long and slender limbs, a slightly longer nose, a smaller brain and a 'grooming comb' formed by the incisors and canine teeth. The crowned lemur possesses a long non-prehensile tail used for balance when jumping from branch to branch and for communication within the closely knit, female-led social group. This member of the genus Eulemur is primarily diurnal but has periods of feeding activity at night too. 
General Info
Lifespan
20-25 years
Diet
Crowned lemur has a predominantly frugivorous diet, highlighting a preference for ripe fruits. However, they also consume a variety of leaves, flowers, and even occasionally insects, displaying a semi-flexible dietary habit.
Appearance
The crowned lemur is a medium-sized lemur with a dense fur coat. Its body and head are primarily grey, with distinguishing black ear tufts and a crown-like pattern of black fur on the forehead. With white eyelashes, amber eyes, and a bushy black tail, its overall appearance is remarkably striking. Crowned lemur exhibits no noticeable differences in appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies.
Behavior
Crowned lemur displays diurnal behavior, active predominantly during the daylight hours. This species is highly sociable, forming strong matriarchal troops. It uses scent-marking for territory demarcation and posturing displays during disputes. Consuming a varied diet of fruits, leaves, and insects, crowned lemur has adapted efficient foraging and grooming behaviors.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Mammals Order
Apes Family
True lemurs Genus
True lemurs Species
Crowned lemur 
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