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In the wild, mongoose lemurs primarily eat fruit during the wet season and switch to nectar and pollen during the dry season.
The mongoose lemur is listed as vulnerable due to habitat loss and hunting pressures in its native habitats of Madagascar and the Comoros Islands.
In mongoose lemur social structures, females typically take the lead, which is uncommon among primates.
Mongoose lemurs use a variety of vocalizations, body postures, and facial expressions to communicate with each other.
They use scent glands located on their wrists to mark their territory, which helps them communicate with other lemurs.
Their tails are not prehensile but are used for balance and communication, especially during social interactions.
Zoo Miami participates in the Species Survival Plan to help ensure the survival of mongoose lemurs through managed breeding programs.
