[Varieca variegata]
Habitat: Mountainous regions of Eastern Madagascar
Height: 20-24"
Weight: 7-10 lbs
Max Lifespan: 19 years
Gestation Period: 3 months
Number of Young: Mostly twins or triplets, but up to 6

- dominant female leads and defends the group
- is the only true lemur to build a nest for their young
- females have 3 pairs of nipples for nursing young unlike other primates
- tails are not prehensile
- different alarm calls specify the location of danger and the type of predator
- scent glands on feet and backside are used to mark territory
- rarely descends to the ground in the wild
- natives of Madagascar once believed black and white lemurs worshipped the sun because they often sunbathe