Ring-tailed lemur
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We have a bachelor group of ring-tailed lemurs at Edinburgh Zoo – Kitata, Jingoma, Tipiaka and Pop Pop.
Population
Decreasing
Diet
Omnivore
Habitat
Rainforest
Fact file
Their tails are longer than their bodies!
They have 13 black and white bands that circle their tails
Ring-tailed lemurs live in groups known as 'troops', sometimes numbering up to 30 lemurs! Both sexes live together with a dominant female presiding over the troop
How we're helping
Like all the animals in our care Kitata, Jingoma, Tipiaka and Pop Pop are amazing ambassadors for their relatives in the wild and help hundreds of thousands of people connect with nature every year. They encourage visitors to learn about the threats facing wildlife and the action they can take to help create a world where nature is protected, valued and loved.
As a wildlife conservation charity, we care for the animals here at the zoo and work to protect species at risk around the world. From providing expertise in genetics and veterinary health, to protecting wild places with local conservation partners, and even restoring threatened species to the wild, we are active where we are needed most.
Find out more about RZSS conservation