Black And White Ruffed Lemur

The black-and-white ruffed lemur is an endangered species of ruffed lemur, one of two which are endemic to the island of Madagascar. Despite having a larger range than the red ruffed lemur, it has a much smaller population that is spread out, living in lower population densities and reproductively isolated.

Mass: 6.4 lbs (Male), 6 lbs (Female)

Scientific name: Varecia variegata

Trophic level: Herbivorous

Conservation status: Critically Endangered (Population decreasing)

Length: 4 ft. (Female), 14 in. (Male)

Gestation period: 102 days