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So rude!  Black-and-white ruffed lemur,Fall,Geotagged,Madagascar,South Africa,Varecia variegata,lemurs,prosimians Click/tap to enlarge PromotedCountry intro

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  1. What a brilliant capture Claire. Great shot Posted 10 months ago

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The black-and-white ruffed lemur is the more endangered of the two species of ruffed lemurs, both of 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. It also has less coverage and protection in large national parks than the red ruffed lemur. Three subspecies of black-and-white ruffed lemur have been recognized since the red.. more

Similar species: Primates
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By Claire Hamilton

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Uploaded Oct 20, 2012. Captured May 10, 2012 11:18 in Unnamed Road, South Africa.
  • Canon EOS 400D DIGITAL
  • f/7.1
  • 1/250s
  • ISO800
  • 135mm