The Red Ruffed Lemur (Varecia rubra) is a small African primate. It is an adoptable animal in Zoo Tycoon (Xbox).
Description[]
Reaching a body length of 53cm (21in), a tail longer than their body and weighing up to 3.6kg (7.9lbs), the red ruffed lemur is the largest species of "typical" lemur and one of the largest members of the lemur group overall. It is one of two species of lemurs of ruffed lemur, the other being the Black & White Ruffed Lemur, which are distinguished by their thick, soft fur and distinctive "ruff" running from their ears to their neck. As their names imply, the main difference between the two species is coloration, with the red ruffed lemur having a rusty colored ruff and body.
As with all lemurs, red ruffed lemurs are endemic to the island of Madagascar, living in the rainforests of the North-East. Primarily feeding on fruits such as figs, it lives in small groups of up to sixteen individuals, with the larger females being dominant. The red ruffed lemur spends a lot of time grooming and will often engage in social-grooming to enforce bonds within the group. The species is considered critically endangered, with hunting, habitat destruction and the illegal pet trade being major threats.
Zoo Tycoon (Xbox)[]
The Red Ruffed Lemur is an adoptable animal in Zoo Tycoon (Xbox) and is available in the base game, although it is not available in the Xbox 360 version. It can only be adopted when a zoo reaches a fame rating of 35.
The red ruffed lemur is a Mini-Exhibit animal and lives in the Tropical Rock exhibit. It is compatible with other lemurs.
Facts[]
- The red ruffled lemur lives among the tree peaks and is dependent on the forest. This addiction makes them more sensitive to habitat removal.
- The lemurs are endemic to Madagascar, meaning they are only found there.
- Unlike many other lemur species, groups of red ruffed lemurs split up as they search for food.
- There are about 600 red ruffed lemurs in captivity.
- The red ruffled lemur is one of the most loud primates apart from man. Its cries are used to warn the flock of members of predators (although the flock looking for food far away) or just to keep track of each other.
Zoo Tycoon: The Board Game[]
The red ruffed lemur is an adoptable animal in Zoo Tycoon: The Board Game. It is one of the 23 "Main" species of animal and is classed as a Level 2 Primate.
The red ruffed lemur, like all primates, is a Rainforest animal. As a Level 2 species, it cannot be adopted unless all other species in the zoo are happy enough. It is highly social, with a minimum of four being required to exhibit it. Combined with being able to place a maximum of three conservation focal points and requiring sufficient extra space means the red ruffed lemur needs a deceptively large enclosure. It is also compatible with "Co-Species" and may be exhibited with the Axis Deer, Giant Anteater, Great Hornbill or Jabiru.
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Trivia[]
- The Red Rudded Lemur is listed as Endangered in the Zoo Tycoon franchise, but the species has since been reclassified as Critically Endangered.