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Lemuridae - White-Headed Lemur
Topic Started: Nov 13 2013, 01:21 PM (1,320 Views)
Furka
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White-Headed Lemur ~ Eulemur albifrons

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General Information

Class: Mammalia
Order: Primates
Family: Lemuridae
Genus: Eulemur
Species: albifrons

Location
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 It is only found in north-eastern Madagascar.

Conservation Status
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Sizes
Weight2,3 kg
Length (average)90 cm
Height (average)<--->


In Zoos

Type of Exhibit: Enclosures for lemurs may be open, semi-enclosed or totally enclosed or consist of islands surrounded by water. Enclosures must be well constructed and maintained in good repair. Particular attention must be given to eliminating sharp edges and broken wires. Sufficient shelter must be provided to allow protection from wind, rain and extremes in temperature. Access to both shade and sunlight must be provided. All exhibit enclosures for primates must include living or fresh vegetation. Lemur exhibits should be a minimum of 4.5metres in width, 6.5metres in length with a minimum height of 3.5 metres. Ample nest boxes should be provided bearing in mind dominance and group conflict. Bedding can be clean shredded paper, straw or similar. Resting places and perches sufficient to accommodate all members of the group must be provided in a manner that is appropriate for the species. Surfaces of resting places and perches must be roughened, or otherwise textured, so that they are not slippery when wet. Walls, floors and ceilings must be impervious and easily cleaned. Ropes must be maintained in good condition. The ends must be sealed against fraying and be heavy enough to remain taut when the animals are actively using them. There must be areas within the exhibit for any animal to withdraw from the group, (e.g. to hide from an aggressor) and from the public. This may be provided by visual barriers.

Temperament: White fronted brown lemurs are a cathemeral species, meaning that they are active for brief periods throughout the day and night. White fronted brown lemurs may be kept successfully in captivity as long as basic husbandry requirements of the species are met. It is imperative that these lemurs be housed in social groups rather than in solitary situations

Diet: Currently the only institution in Australasia to house white fronted brown lemurs is Taronga Western Plains Zoo, Dubbo, NSW. The current diet used is: Apples, Carrots, Celery, Bananas, Lettuce, Corn, Pineapple/ Stone fruit, Rock melon/ Watermelon, Tomatoes, Pears, Grapes/ Tinned peaches, Beans, Sweet potato. Browse is an important part of this frugivorous species.

Social Needs: This species lives in multimale-multifemale groups. Group sizes can include up to 40 individuals. However social groups of 4 to 17 are most often seen for this species. . Like all lemurs and most primate species, it is important for these animals to be housed socially to support their psychological wellbeing and development.

Extra Information:
  • White fronted brown lemurs are considerably smaller lemurs than the other lemur species commonly held in Australiasian Zoos (Varecia variegate, Lemur catta) and as such may find it difficult to compete in a shared space with these animals.
  • The species was previously classified as Eulemur fulvus albifrons, a subspecies of the common brown lemur, and although very similar in appearance genetic analysis supports distinct species status.
  • Also known as the white-headed brown lemur, white-fronted brown lemur, or white-fronted lemur.



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Edited by Furka, Dec 22 2013, 04:17 PM.
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