(Varecia rubra)
Red ruffed lemurs are named for their plush, rust-colored coats. Brothers Iray and Telo were born in April 2018 and moved to the Detroit Zoo in February 2023. These brothers share a space at the Detroit Zoo with a troop of ring-tailed lemurs.
Habitat:African Grasslands
Class:Mammals
Conservation Status:Critically endangered
Size:45 inches tall
Weight:7 pounds
Median life expectancy:19 years
Diet:Fruit and nectar
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