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30-NOV-2016 Dick Keely

Black Lemur (Eulemur macaco) Male

Nosey Be, Madagascar

This is a species of lemur from the family Lemuridae and like all lemurs, it is endemic to Madagascar.
The black lemur is 90-110 cm in length, of which 51-65 cm are tail.
Weight typically ranges between 1.8 and 2.0 kilograms.
The black lemur displays sexual dimorphism in coloration.
Males have black or dark chocolate fur.
Females' fur is of a lighter brown color, generally medium brown, chestnut brown or even orange-brown.
Males have large black ear tufts, while females have large white ear tufts.
The black lemur primarily eats fruit,[8] which makes up an estimated 78% of its diet.
The ripeness of this fruit is vital to the lemur's diet.
Other foods eaten include flowers, leaves, fungi, some invertebrates and, especially during the dry season, nectar.
Reference: Wikipedia


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Alexander Kazakov08-Feb-2017 16:59
Nice catch! V
Gary26-Jan-2017 18:55
Wow!!! All eyes. Nice image...
fotabug26-Jan-2017 01:22
Amazing image of this marvelous creature!
monica memoli26-Jan-2017 00:05
Great catch! v
Tom Munson25-Jan-2017 21:39
Love those eyes.
Martin Lamoon25-Jan-2017 21:32
Amazing eyes
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Paolo Peggi (aka Bracciodiferro)25-Jan-2017 21:25
My fave today.Vote
Paolo
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