Ring-tailed lemur

The ring-tailed lemur (Lemur catta) is a lemur species and is the most recognizable, due to being the most common lemur in zoos worldwide and it's long, black and white tail. It is the only member in the genus, Lemur. Like all lemur species, they are found in the islands of Madagascar. They are very social, living in groups of 30 individuals with a female dominant. Despite the ring-tailed lemur breeding readily in captivity, the ring-tailed lemur is classified as an Endangered species, mostly due to habitat loss, exotic pet trade, bushmeat, and poaching.