Red-tailed sportive lemur in Kirindi at night
Our first spotting of our first night tour in Kirindi. Night spotting in this area happens mostly by the reflections of their large eyes, as well as local guides sharing locations with each other.
Photographing in this scenario is quite a challenge. You need flash but the distance between you and the animal is generally too far, and of course there is and andless amount of twigs blocking a clear view.
The red-tailed sportive lemur, or red-tailed weasel lemur, is native to Madagascar like all lemurs. It is a nocturnal species feeding largely on leaves, though they also eat some fruit. Individuals weigh around 800 grams, and there is little sexual dimorphism. In general they live in mated pairs, with a home range of about 10,000 square metres. Both members of the pair use the same home range, and there is little overlap between the home ranges of neighbouring pairs. Travel distances each night.. more
