- Fruits
- Leaves
- Flowers
- Insects
- Small vertebrates
Red ruffed lemurs are omnivores, and their diet varies depending on the season and availability of food. During the wet season, they eat mostly fruit, while during the dry season, they eat more leaves and flowers. They also eat insects and small vertebrates, such as lizards and birds.
Red ruffed lemurs live in social groups of up to 25 individuals. They are semi-arboreal, meaning that they spend part of their time in the trees and part time on the ground. They use their long tails for balance when climbing and jumping through the trees.
Red ruffed lemurs are native to Madagascar, an island country located off the coast of Africa. They are found in rainforests and dry forests. Red ruffed lemurs are considered to be an endangered species, due to habitat loss and hunting.