Male black lemur (Eulemur macaco macaco) in a tree. A mature male black lemur possesses a black coat,whilst the female is rust red. The difference is so pronounced that for many years they were considered to be different species. The black lemur lives in forests on the north-western tip of Madagascar and on two neighbouring islands. It feeds on fruits,flowers,nectar and leaves,spending most of its time in the forest canopy. The black lemur forms small groups of related individuals,in which the females are usually dominant. Destruction of the forests of Madagascar means that this animal is becoming increasingly rare. Photographed on Nosy Komba Island | |
Licence : | Droits gérés |
Crédit: | Science Photo Library / Camacho, Tony |
Taille de l’image : | 3092 px × 4584 px |
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