Ring-tailed Lemur Exhibit at Shijiazhuang Zoo

Inside the lemur house (indoor) at Shijiazhuang Zoo lives a group of highly recognizable "forest spirits"—the ring-tailed lemurs. They naturally wear black and white "masks," with tails adorned in ring patterns, able to nimbly leap between branches, their tails held straight up behind them to maintain balance. Their tails also serve as signals for group communication: they wave them rapidly to warn companions of danger, and raise them high when happy, as if showing off a "fashion accessory." Ring-tailed lemurs are diurnal animals; every morning they find sunlit rocks to stretch out their limbs and bask in the sun, looking lazily adorable. They live in a matriarchal society, where females hold absolute authority in the group, deciding on foraging, resting, and travel routes, while males mostly obediently follow behind. When you visit Shijiazhuang Zoo, be sure to spend some extra time with the ring-tailed lemurs, watching them bask in the sun, eat fruit, and play with each other. These naturally "cute" little creatures are sure to bring you a whole day of good mood—come check them out!