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Red-bellied Lemur - full body shot, Marojejy, Madagascar This one was freaking out a little due to the arrival of this mongoose:<br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/36238/ring-tailed_mongoose_appearance_marojejy.html" title="Ring-tailed Mongoose appearance, Marojejy"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/2/36238_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=G4EoLR4JzWAEiCGRIglOKLj9TlQ%3D" width="200" height="122" alt="Ring-tailed Mongoose appearance, Marojejy This one suddenly appeared out of nowhere as we were observing a group of white-fronted lemurs crossing camp 2 in Marojejy, Madagascar. These mongooses are a relatively common sight near human camps, yet still hard to photograph due to their speed and nervousness. <br /> <br /> This species, like most Madagascar carnivores, has an interesting biological history. Some belief this species as well as the famous Fossa originate from a single species that made its way from mainland Africa to Madagascar many millions of years ago. A small event, leading to some unique species over a longer time. <br /> <br /> Madagascar&#039;s carnivores not being dangerous to humans makes it a very attractive destination for exploration on foot, which is virtually impossible in much of Africa.<br /> <br /> For the interested, here&#039;s the big cousin, the Fossa:<br /> http://www.jungledragon.com/image/10410/fossa_after_meal.html Africa,Galidia elegans,Geotagged,Madagascar,Madagascar North,Marojejy,Ring-tailed mongoose,Spring,World" /></a></figure><br /> I don&#039;t think they are direct enemies, but no friends either. Africa,Eulemur rubriventer,Geotagged,Madagascar,Madagascar North,Marojejy,Red-bellied lemur,Spring,World Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Red-bellied Lemur - full body shot, Marojejy, Madagascar

This one was freaking out a little due to the arrival of this mongoose:

Ring-tailed Mongoose appearance, Marojejy This one suddenly appeared out of nowhere as we were observing a group of white-fronted lemurs crossing camp 2 in Marojejy, Madagascar. These mongooses are a relatively common sight near human camps, yet still hard to photograph due to their speed and nervousness. <br /> <br /> This species, like most Madagascar carnivores, has an interesting biological history. Some belief this species as well as the famous Fossa originate from a single species that made its way from mainland Africa to Madagascar many millions of years ago. A small event, leading to some unique species over a longer time. <br /> <br /> Madagascar's carnivores not being dangerous to humans makes it a very attractive destination for exploration on foot, which is virtually impossible in much of Africa.<br /> <br /> For the interested, here's the big cousin, the Fossa:<br /> http://www.jungledragon.com/image/10410/fossa_after_meal.html Africa,Galidia elegans,Geotagged,Madagascar,Madagascar North,Marojejy,Ring-tailed mongoose,Spring,World

I don't think they are direct enemies, but no friends either.

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    Nice lemur! Posted 2 years ago

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The Red-bellied lemur

The red-bellied lemur (Eulemur rubriventer) is a medium sized strepsirrhine primate with a luxuriant chestnut brown coat. This lemur is endemic to eastern Madagascan rainforests and is distinguished by patches of white skin below the eyes, giving rise to a "teardrop" effect, particularly conspicuous in the male.

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Uploaded Mar 1, 2016. Captured Oct 9, 2015 15:32 in 3B, Madagascar.
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  • NIKON D800
  • f/4.8
  • 1/400s
  • ISO2500
  • 102mm
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