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Collared Lemur

Discussion in 'General Zoo Discussion' started by bongorob, 23 Oct 2007.

  1. bongorob

    bongorob Well-Known Member 15+ year member

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    Does anyone know if the Collared Lemur (Eulemur fulvus collaris) is sexually dimorphic? It is something I should know myself, but I can't remember.
     
  2. gentle lemur

    gentle lemur Well-Known Member 15+ year member

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    I don't know.
    But luckily Nick Garbutt's book Mammals of Madagascar is sitting by my computer. Dimorphism is slight, males are brownish-grey above and paler below: females are browner above and creamy-grey below. Both sexes have red-brown cheeks, but those of the males are bushier.

    Alan
     
  3. bongorob

    bongorob Well-Known Member 15+ year member

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    Thanks Gentle Lemur