Rather than tramping around the jungle looking for animals, in Isle Saint Marie, off the east coast of Madagascar, it is far easier to hang around a beach front eco resort. About 4pm, the lemurs waken from tree tops and climb down to look for tourists with bananas. In the lemur’s actions and interactions with humans, I see a lot of similarities with raccoons.
The small collared lemur is a little timid compared to the big, black and white, rufted lemur but over comes his fear when offered a banana.
Collared lemur is quick on the ground but faster when in the trees.
This tourist from Sweden knew right away what this ruffed lemur would like.Because of all the hair, a ruffed lemur might appear to have the size of a raccoon but not the weight. By watching the tourists, this ruffed lemur has learned how to relax.
