Black-and-white ruffed lemur
A species of Ruffed lemurs, Also known as Southern black-and-white ruffed lemur Scientific name : Varecia variegata Genus : Ruffed lemurs
Black-and-white ruffed lemur, A species of Ruffed lemurs
Also known as:
Southern black-and-white ruffed lemur
Scientific name: Varecia variegata
Genus: Ruffed lemurs
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Description
Together with the red ruffed lemur, the species is the largest extant member of the family Lemuridae, ranging in length from 100 to 120 cm (3.3 to 3.9 ft) and weighing between 3.1 and 4.1 kg (6.8 and 9.0 lb). The black-and-white ruffed lemur is always both black and white; the general color patterns do not usually vary. Abdomen, tail, hands and feet, inner limbs, forehead, face and crown are black. The fur is white on the sides, back, hind limbs and on the hindquarters. Males and females are alike. 
General Info
Lifespan
15-27 years
Diet
Black-and-white ruffed lemur is predominantly frugivorous, deriving over 90% of its nourishment from ripe fruits. Moreover, this species also consumes leaves, seeds, nectar, and occasionally invertebrates, adapting its diet seasonally to available food sources.
Appearance
Black-and-white ruffed lemur is a relatively large lemur with a robust body and a dense coat of woolly fur. This species is distinctively marked with bold patterns in black and white, which differs among individuals. Black-and-white ruffed lemur possesses a bushy tail, almost twice the length of its body, and is typically used for balance. There is little difference in appearance between ages, genders, and subspecies.
Behavior
Black-and-white ruffed lemur exhibits an arboreal, diurnal lifestyle, spending most of the day feeding on a varied diet of fruits and seeds. They typically live in small, cohesive groups and manifest complex social structures. Territorial disputes are frequent but non-violent, resolved through loud vocalizations. Their behavior reflects adaptations for survival in a densely forested habitat.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Mammals Order
Apes Family
True lemurs Genus
Ruffed lemurs Species
Black-and-white ruffed lemur 
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