环尾狐猴 (Lemur catta) 与所有的狐猴物种一样，原生于马达加斯加，世界上其他地方都没有野生的狐猴。环尾狐猴有尖尖的口鼻部、状似猫耳的耳朵，它们长长的尾巴上有 12 至 13 个白环、13 至 14 个黑环，而尾巴尖端都是黑色的。环尾狐猴体长通常为 39 到 46 厘米，尾巴则为 56 至 63 厘米，它们会成群行动并一起觅食。环尾狐猴是杂食性动物，会吃水果、树叶、昆虫和大部分它们能找到的其他食物。
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Animal Facts
The ring-tailed lemur's Latin name is 'Lemur catta': it is named for its cat-like looks.
The ring-tailed lemur's tail is longer than its body.
Lemurs have specialised lower teeth that form a 'dental comb' used in grooming.
Ring-tailed lemurs have specialised eyes with an adapted reflective layer in the retina that gives them excellent night vision.
Male ring-tailed lemurs engage in 'stink fighting' when in competition for females: they drag their tails through strong-scent secreting glands located on their wrists and shoulders, and then waft their tails at each other.