Quick answer
Wild ring-tailed lemurs typically live around 16 years, though predation, food supply, and habitat quality shift the average.
Lifespan in the wild
Most ring-tailed lemurs reach roughly 16 years under natural conditions.
Factors affecting longevity
Disease, predators, and human pressures all shape survival.
In protected areas
Populations in well-managed reserves often fare better than those in fragmented habitat.
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.