Lemurs are only found in the wild in Madagascar which is a large island of the coast of Africa. They are a medium sized primitive primate. They can live for up to 18 years in the wild.

SCIENTIFIC NAME: Varecia variegata

STATUS:  Critically Endangered

DISTRIBUTION: Madagascar

HABITAT:  Rainforest

NATURAL DIET: Fruit, vegetables and leaves

LENGTH: 50 – 55 CM (Body length)