Easily recognised by its its long, black and white ringed tail which helps to power huge jumps from tree to tree. Highly social, living in groups of up to 30. To keep warm and reaffirm social bonds, groups will huddle together. You can also spot the ring-tailed lemur sunbathing! Endemic to southern and southwestern Madagascar, the ring-tailed lemur ranges further into highland areas than other lemurs. Spotted at Isalo NP, Berenty Reserve & Anja Reserve. Endangered. 

Red ruffed lemurs don’t associate with any other lemur and instead spend a lot of time grooming themselves and each other. Their bottom front teeth are spaced to create a toothcomb which can be used to keep their fur unmatted! Females build nests 10–20 meters above the forest floor, made with twigs, leaves, vines, and fur. Found only in the rainforests of Masoala, in the northeast of Madagascar. Endangered.

The largest lemur. Often compared to a teddy bear. Unlike any other lemur, the indri has only a small tail. Well known for its loud, eerie songs, which can last more than 3 minutes & carry more than 2km. Barks when confronted with danger. Makes kissing sounds when affectionate. Revered by the Madagascan people & plays an important part in their myths & legends. Found in eastern Madagascar. Spotted at Anjozorobe Rainforest, Mantadia NP, Andasibe. Endangered.

Known as the dancing lemur. On the ground, they hop sideways on their hind legs with bellies thrust out and arms held aloft. They are capable of making remarkable leaps through the trees – distances of 9-10 m are not uncommon. They also enjoy a bit of sunbathing with outstretched arms and legs. Found in a variety of habitats in the western and southwestern regions of Madagascar. Spotted at Isalo NP & Ifotaka Forest. Endangered.

A lemur that looks like a rodent. The smallest lemur weighing only 2oz when grown. Nocturnal. During breeding, the testicles of male mouse lemurs increase to about 130% of their normal size – equivalent to a man having testicles the size of grapefruits. Hibernates for 2 months during the dry season – due to a lack of food. Found mainly in tropical forest. Spotted at Andasibe-Mantadia, Anjajavy, Ranomafana. Endangered.

Females have a grey body with an orange crown, and males are a darker reddish brown, crowned with black and orange. The crowned lemurs of Ankarana Reserve are the only lemurs known to traverse the razor-sharp tsingy. Found in the dry deciduous forests of the northern tip of Madagascar. Spotted at Ankarana & Amber Mountain NP. Endangered. 

Named after the golden fur around its face, inner limbs and belly as well as its diet of grasses, especially the giant bamboo which contains cyanide. Each adult lemur eats about 500g of bamboo per day, which contain about 12 times the lethal dose of cyanide for most other animals of this size.  Ranomafana NP was opened in 1991 specifically to protect Golden Bamboo lemurs. Endangered.

The most striking feature is the stunning cheek ruff and prominent ear tufts of the male, which may range in color from cream to red to off white. Females are, in general, a much drabber brown with a grayish face and no tufts. Found alongside the crowned lemur in North Madagascar. Spotted at Ankarana & Amber Mountain NP. Endangered.