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(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.
On Habitat
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
