Living in a small range of southeastern Madagascar, this species Eulemur collaris, is one of twelve brown lemur species. Threatened in the wild, it does well in zoos, including New York’s Bronx Zoo, in the Madagascar exhibit, of course.
male Collared Lemur
The male is easily distinguished by the black crown of his head.
female Collared Lemur at Bronx Zoo
Note the female’s gray crown.
Collared Lemur and infant
The infant hangs on tightly to Mom.