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Construction is ongoing along key routes to the Zoo this spring. Before you head out, check MI Drive for current conditions and consider an alternate route if needed.

Red Ruffed Lemur

(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.

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Quick Facts

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