Brown lemur Eulemur fulvus
Animals in our sanctuary
Ayo (Male)
Ayo was confiscated when living in a French zoo. The park had been doing bad for a while and several animal welfare violations were being committed.
Appearance
The brown lemur is a medium-sized lemur with a compact, short-haired coat that varies from brown to grayish-brown. Its face and snout are dark gray or black, with distinctive pale white patches above the eyebrows. Females generally have less pronounced black markings on their faces compared to males. Their eyes are strikingly orange to red.
Behavior
Brown lemurs live in family groups of 5 to 12 individuals. They are primarily arboreal and spend only about 2% of their time on the ground. Within a home range of approximately 1 km², an average of 40 to 60 individuals can be found. They are diurnal and move with great agility through the treetops.
Diet
As true forest dwellers, brown lemurs feed on everything the canopy has to offer: leaves, fruits, tree resin, and insects. They play an important role in their ecosystem by contributing to seed dispersal through their droppings.
Habitat
Brown lemurs are found in both the humid montane forests of the east and the drier forests of northwestern Madagascar. They inhabit various types of forests but rely on trees for food and safety.
Reproduction
After a gestation period of about four months, a single offspring is usually born. The mother carries the infant closely against her belly during the first few weeks, after which it later rides on her back.
Threats
The population of brown lemurs is declining due to deforestation, illegal logging, and charcoal production. They are also hunted, sometimes with entire groups being targeted. Over the past 24 years, their population has decreased by 20 to 25%, equating to about 1% per year. As a result, the IUCN classifies the brown lemur as "Near Threatened."
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