The common brown lemur (Eulemur fulvus) is a species of lemur in the family Lemuridae. It is found in Madagascar and has been introduced to Mayotte. [1] Five additional currently …

The common brown lemur (Eulemur fulvus ) is a species of lemur in the family Lemuridae. It is found in Madagascar and has been introduced to Mayotte. Common brown lemurs have short, …

Common brown lemurs are cathemeral, meaning they are active both during the day and at night throughout the year. They generally locomote quadrupedally, with all four limbs. They are …

Brown lemurs, like all true lemurs, have binocular vision and long furry tails. They have a scent gland located at their wrist that is used in olfactory communication. This species is sexually …

Brown lemurs are gregarious and live in groups that have no noticeable hierarchy—unlike many other lemur species’ groups in which females are dominant. Groups vary in size based on …

Because of its preference for fruit and certain leaves, the common brown lemur ingests large quantities of plant chemical defenses in routine feeding. Male and female common brown …

Sanford's brown lemur is a medium-sized lemur with a head-to-body length of 38–40 cm (15–16 in), a tail length of 50–55 cm (20–22 in), an overall length of 88–95 cm (35–37 in), and a body …

True lemurs, also known as brown lemurs, are the lemurs in genus Eulemur. They are medium-sized primates that live exclusively on Madagascar. The fur of the true lemurs is long and …

The muzzle, forehead, and crown are grey while the males have long fur on their cheeks and have beards that are reddish-brown. They also have a dark stripe running down their backs. …

Explore the common brown lemur habitat, behavior, and conservation status. Learn how to help protect Madagascar’s wildlife.