ruffed lemur

Definition

Any of several nocturnal lemurs of the genus Varecia, from Madagascar that have white ruffs around the face.

Example Sentences

• "Ruffed lemurs inhabit the eastern rain forest from the Masoala Peninsula to just south of Ranomafana (see Figure 2)."
• "These ruffed lemur groups engage in loud, barking chorus vocalizations that are regarded as alarm calls, as well as catlike, long, wailing howls that are presumably territorial in nature."
• "Ruffed lemurs (genus Varecia) are the largest and arguably most impressive members of the Lemuridae family."