#varecia

[mammalianmammals]

Red-ruffed Lemur (Varecia rubra), family Lemuridae, found in the rainforests of Masoala, NE Madagascar

CRITICALLY ENDANGERED.

photograph by Charles J. Sharp

[saritawolf]

Red Ruffed Lemur (Varecia rubra) - (c) SaritaWolf - please do not repost

[todaysbat]

The Largest Pollinator Species -- Black and White Ruffed Lemur

image description: a white and black furry lemur stands on a fallen tree (or very large tree branch), looking off to the right of the camera (its left) with striking yellow eyes. image source: Duke Lemur Center, more pictures can be found on their website (see the further reading below)

The Black and White Ruffed Lemur (Varecia variegata) is known as the largest (living) species of pollinator in the world. Weighing up to nine pounds, this lemur species is also one of the largest living lemur species. They have a mutually beneficial relationship with a palm known as the Traveler's Palm (or Traveler's Tree). They are uniquely able to open the tree's flowers, which they do to get at the nectar inside the flowers. Their fluffy fur is perfect for transporting the Traveler's palm's pollen around from tree to tree.

further reading: *Duke Lemur Center: https://lemur.duke.edu/discover/meet-the-lemurs/black-white-ruffed-lemur/ *Wikipedia page (includes a recording): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black-and-white_ruffed_lemur *National Zoo's page on Black and white lemurs: https://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/black-and-white-ruffed-lemur

[hasellia]

[animalids]

Black-and-white ruffed lemur (Varecia variegata)

Photo by Sue Roehl

[bluesman56]

Walking the walk by Tony

[nature-and-biodiversity-blog]

Red Ruffed Lemur Varecia rubra

[mammalianmammals]

Red-ruffed Lemur (Varecia rubra), family Lemuridae, found in the rainforests of Masoala, NE Madagascar

CRITICALLY ENDANGERED.

photograph by Megh Roy Choudhury