Why do Ring-tailed Lemurs have rings on their tails? When out foraging and climbing in trees, ring-tailed lemurs hold their tails up which helps keep the group together. The male Lemur will also use their tails to participate in 'Stink Fights' when fighting a rival. It will cover its tail with a stinky smell from its own scent glands and then wave it at an opponent in the hope of forcing him backwards with the odour. The species walks on all four limbs, holding its tail upright with the tip curv

Ring tailed lemurs are named for the 13 alternating black and white bands that mark their tails. They use their tails for balance when climbing, hold them aloft for others in their group to locate them, and will use them as warning flags to wave at rival groups. | Museum of Life and Science

Ring-tailed lemurs are named for the 13 alternating black and white bands that adorn their tails. Unlike most other lemurs, ringtails spend 40 percent of their time on the ground. This great video is brought to you by Great American Insurance Group. | Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden

Ring-tailed lemur babies are carried on their mother's back where they will continue to ride for several months. Typically, they are weaned after 4-5 months. While the mother is the primary caregiver, some responsibilities may be shared between females in a social group. This process is called alloparenting and provides the babies with valuable social skills. We are pleased to be having a successful lemur breeding season which typically takes place from mid-April through June. The babies are str