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Lemurs in Madagascar

rebecca.childress@yahoo.com
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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.
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