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Where Do Ring-Tailed Lemurs Live?

Quick answer

Ring-Tailed Lemurs are native to Africa. Southern and southwestern Madagascar, in dry forests, spiny scrub, and rocky canyons.

By the Global Animal Guide editorial team Last reviewed How we research & review

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.

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