Primates of Madagascar Trivia Quiz

This lemur is also known as Peters' mouse lemur, or the dormouse lemur. Typically, pygmy mouse lemurs weigh only between 43 and 55 grams, making them the second smallest species of mouse lemurs (the first being Madame Berthe's mouse lemur). Dry forests in western Madagascar are the natural habitats of pygmy mouse lemurs.

The scientific name for black and white ruffed lemurs is Varecia variegata. The red ruffed lemurs have their own scientific name, which is Varecia rubra. Unlike a lot of animals, female black-and-white ruffed lemurs exert dominance. These lemurs (males and females) can weigh anywhere between 6.8 and 9.0 pounds.

This makes them one of the biggest species of lemurs. They are native to the eastern rainforests of Madagascar.

Sahamalaza sportive lemurs are nocturnal. They weigh about 700 to 900 grams, females typically being larger than males. Sahamalaza lemurs have a great sense of smell and a sensitive nose. They reside in the Sahamalaza Peninsula in northwestern Madagascar.

Fork-marked lemurs are named for their unique marking, which is composed of two lines running from the eyes, joining at the top of the head, and running down the back in one line. These lemurs can be found in the west, north, and east parts of Madagascar.

The ring-tailed lemurs are one of the most recognizable species of lemur. They are very social creatures, living in packs of sometimes up to thirty lemurs. Ring-tailed lemurs are native to southern and southwestern Madagascar. Their primary diet is composed of fruits (especially tamarinds) and leaves.

Aye-aye lemurs live on plants, fruits, nuts, seeds, and bugs. Aye-ayes are endemic to the east coast of Madagascar and commonly dwell in forests. Some native humans believe aye-ayes are bad luck and regularly kill them.

These nocturnal lemurs live in in the forests of east Madagascar. Their diet is made up of fruits and flowers; dwarf lemurs even have a part in the pollination process of certain plants. Extra fat is stored in their tails.

Indri lemurs are herbivores and commonly eat leaves, fruits, and flowers. They inhabit the eastern parts of Madagascar. Indri lemurs are monogamous animals. They live in groups consisting of a female, a male, and their offspring.

The diet of a silky sifaka is mainly composed of leaves and seeds; additionally they eat fruit, flowers, and soil. Silky sifakas are endemic to only a small part of northeastern Madagascar.

Greater bamboo lemurs are located in southeastern Madagascar. Aluding to their name, these lemurs' main diet consists of bamboo. According to the IUCN Red List, greater bamboo lemurs are one of the most endangered primates.