* Living in troops: Lemurs are highly social animals and live in troops ranging in size from a few individuals to over 100.
* Grooming: Lemurs spend a significant amount of time grooming each other, which helps to maintain social bonds, remove parasites, and distribute scents.
* Scent marking: Lemurs use scent marking to communicate with each other and establish their territories. They may mark trees, rocks, or other objects with their urine, feces, or specialized glands.
* Vocalizations: Lemurs use a variety of vocalizations to communicate with each other, including chirps, whistles, grunts, and screams.
Feeding behaviors
* Frugivores: Most lemurs are frugivores, meaning that they primarily eat fruits. They may also consume leaves, flowers, insects, and small vertebrates.
* Folivores: Some lemurs are folivores, meaning that they primarily eat leaves. They may also consume fruits, flowers, and insects.
* Insectivores: A few lemurs are insectivores, meaning that they primarily eat insects. They may also consume fruits and leaves.
Reproductive behaviors
* Gestation: The gestation period for lemurs varies depending on the species, but it typically lasts around 4-5 months.
* Litter size: Lemurs usually give birth to one or two offspring, but some species may have litters of up to six offspring.
* Parental care: Both male and female lemurs participate in parental care, which includes carrying the offspring, nursing, and protecting them from predators.
* Weaning: Lemurs are typically weaned around 4-6 months of age, but some species may be weaned earlier or later.
Other behaviors
* Leaping: Lemurs are known for their ability to leap from tree to tree. They have long legs and powerful hind limbs that allow them to jump great distances.
* Bipedalism: Some lemurs are capable of bipedalism, which means that they can walk upright on two legs.
* Napping: Lemurs spend a significant amount of time napping during the day. They typically sleep in trees or in nests that they build in the trees.
* Playing: Lemurs are playful animals and enjoy engaging in a variety of activities, such as chasing each other, playing with objects, and tumbling.