Quick answer
Ring-Tailed Lemurs are native to Africa. Southern and southwestern Madagascar, in dry forests, spiny scrub, and rocky canyons.
Native range
Southern and southwestern Madagascar, in dry forests, spiny scrub, and rocky canyons.
Continents
- Africa
Habitat notes
It lives in female-led troops, spends more time on the ground than other lemurs, and loves to sunbathe. Wild ring-tailed lemurs usually live around 16 years
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.