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When: May 31, 2023
Where: Zoo Planckendael Mechelen, Belgium
Species: Black Lemur (Moormaki)
Latin name: Eulemur Macaco
Originates from Madagascar.
Current status: Vulnerable
Did you know:
โฆUntil 2008, the Black Lemur and Blue-Eyed Black Lemur were elevated to species status, where heretofore they were considered subspecies of Eulemur Macaco. The most startling difference between the two are the blue eyes of the Blue-Eyed Black, opposed to the orange-yellow of the Black.
โฆThe Black Lemur is sexually dimorphic, and is named after the coloring of the male. The females are a lighter brown color, generally medium brown, to chestnut or even orange-brown. Both have ear tufts; the maleโs are black, the femaleโs are white.
โฆThey live in groups of 2 to 15 members, including approximately equal numbers of males and females. In the group, females are dominant over males, although intragroup fighting is rare.
ยฉ Mouselemur Photography โข Portegiesje
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