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^ The red-bellied lemur is sexually dichromatic, but in a more subtle way than showier species such as the blue-eyed lemur. Males have dark bellies, distinctive white patches under their eyes, and a very active scent gland on top of their heads, which gives them a perpetual "greasy haired" look. Females have much lighter bellies, lack the white eye patches and have no scent glands on their heads.
In the wild, red-bellied lemurs inhabit the high altitude rainforests of eastern Madagascar at very low concentrations.
Adult Size : 4.4 - 5.3 pounds
Social life : Sociable, small family groups of 2 - 5 individuals
Habitat : moist forest - eastern lowland rainforest -- middle to high altitudes
Diet : fruit, flowers and leaves of 67 different plant species
Lifespan : 20 - 25 years in the wild
Sexual maturity : 2 years
Mating : Extremely seasonal, May - June
Gestation : Approximately 120 days, young are born in September - October
Number of young : one per year
DLC Naming theme : American Indian tribes (Mohawk, Iroquois, Eno, etc.)
Malagasy names : Tongona, Soamiera, Barimaso
Interesting Facts* Red-bellied lemurs are sometimes active at night.
* Only red-bellied males are reddish-brown all over, females have white bellies.
* Male red-bellied lemurs have scent glands on top of their heads.
* Male red-bellied lemurs carry their offspring almost as much as the females do!
* There is some research to suggest that red-bellied lemurs may form pair bonds.