Red-tailed sportive lemur using directional ears
This nocturnal lemur was found during the day in the Kirindi forest. It did not flee the scene upon seeing us, as we kept a distance of about 20 metres. Likely this night creature is on alert for the infamous fossa, who hunts during the day and night.
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
