Black-and-white Ruffed Lemur

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Varecia
gptkbp:activities Active during the day
gptkbp:aroma Use scent to communicate
gptkbp:average_temperature Around 37.5 ° C
gptkbp:behavior Diurnal
Grooming among group members
gptkbp:climb_rate Excellent climbers
gptkbp:color Black and white
Black and white fur
gptkbp:communication Vocalizations
gptkbp:conservation_efforts Supported by various NG Os
Protected areas in Madagascar
gptkbp:conservation_status Endangered
gptkbp:cultural_representation Featured in documentaries
gptkbp:cultural_significance Symbol of Madagascar's biodiversity
gptkbp:diet Fruits
Fruits and leaves
gptkbp:ecological_role Seed disperser
gptkbp:environmental_impact Sensitive to climate change
gptkbp:first_described_by gptkb:Geoffroy_Saint-Hilaire
gptkbp:foraging_behavior Forages in trees
gptkbp:fossil_record Limited fossil evidence
gptkbp:genetic_diversity High genetic diversity
gptkbp:gestation_period 90 to 100 days
gptkbp:habitat Rainforests
Tropical rainforest
Successful in captivity
gptkbp:has_ability Problem-solving skills
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Black-and-white Ruffed Lemur
gptkbp:length Long tail
50 to 60 cm
gptkbp:lifespan 20 years
gptkbp:local_names gptkb:Lemur_ruffed_noir_et_blanc
gptkbp:mating_system Polygamous
gptkbp:members Up to 15 individuals
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:Madagascar
gptkbp:nesting Build nests in trees
gptkbp:population_trend Decreasing
gptkbp:predators Birds of prey
gptkbp:public_awareness Promoted through education programs
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Red_Ruffed_Lemur
gptkbp:reproduction Viviparous
1 to 3 per litter
gptkbp:research_focus Studied for conservation efforts
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Varecia_variegata
gptkbp:sleeping_habits Sleep in trees
gptkbp:social_structure Live in groups
Dominant females
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships With fruit trees
gptkbp:territorial_behavior Mark territory with scent
gptkbp:threats Habitat loss
gptkbp:tourist_attraction Attracts ecotourism in Madagascar
gptkbp:unesco_world_heritage_site Endangered
gptkbp:voice_actor Screams and howls
gptkbp:weight 3.5 to 4.5 kg
gptkbp:wildlife Common in zoos
Affected by deforestation
gptkbp:year gptkb:1795