Ring-tailed Lemur Skull Replica

Description

Ring-tailed lemur skull replica measures 3.1 x 2.0 x 1.9 inches. The Lemur catta is a museum-quality polyurethane resin cast of a California Academy of Sciences specimen. 2-part skull (separate cranium and mandible). 1:1 scale. Made in USA.

The ring-tailed lemur is a large primate from the island of Madagascar. It is the most recognized lemur because of its long, black and white ringed tail. It is the only member of its specific group.

Known locally as the maky or hira, it lives in the southern forests and dry brush fields. This animal is an omnivore and spends more time on the ground than other lemurs. It stays active exclusively during daytime hours.

These primates are highly social and live in groups of up to 30 members. The females dominate the group, which is a common trait among lemurs. Groups huddle closely together to keep warm and strengthen their social bonds.

The ring-tailed lemur loves to sunbathe by sitting upright facing the sun. This position lets the warm sunlight hit the thin white fur on its belly.

Food choices are fruits and leaves from the tamarind trees. Tamarind leaves make up as much as 50 percent of their diet during the dry winter season.

On the menu for them are three dozen different plant species, including flowers, herbs, bark, and tree sap. They also eat dead wood, dirt, spider webs, cocoons, caterpillars, grasshoppers, birds and small chameleons.

As a highly vocal primate, this mammal uses many different calls to keep the group together or sound alarms. They are also very smart. They can organize sequences, understand basic math, and select the best tools for tasks.

Scientific Classification

• Kingdom: Animalia
• Phylum: Chordata
• Class: Mammalia
• Order: Primates
• Suborder: Strepsirrhini
• Family: Lemuridae
• Genus: Lemur
• Species: L. catta
• Binomial name: Lemur catta
• Conservation status: Endangered

Rosie, the ring-tailed lemur skull is rocking it with her new rollerskates. She is flying down the famous Lombardi street in San Francisco, California today. It is a beautiful day with sunshine and a slight breeze.

Bobbie, the common brown lemur skull replica, is just around the corner of the twisty street and Bobbie is catching up to her.

Lola, the black and white ruffed lemur skull replica, is slagging behind because she stopped to flirt with Hans. He is so handsome she couldn’t resist a chance to see him.

Missy, the Malayan flying lemur skull replica, is still at the starting line putting on sunscreen and adjusting her shorter than short shorts! The guys are already letting out their wolf whistles at her.

Everyone is having a super fun day!