Quick answer
Ring-Tailed Lemurs are listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List — habitat loss and human activity are among the main threats.
Conservation status
IUCN listing: Endangered.
Threats
Habitat loss, hunting, and climate change affect wild numbers.
How to help
Support reputable conservation organisations working in the species' range.
FAQs
Where can I learn more about the ring-tailed lemur?
See our full ring-tailed lemur profile for habitat, diet, and conservation status.
Where do these facts come from?
Researched from IUCN Red List data and our editorial ring-tailed lemur species profile.