Nora & Clyde
Ring Tailed Lemurs
Nora & Clyde…
Lemurs live exclusively in Madagascar in troops of up to 30 lemurs
Considered an endangered species
Have a matriarchal society
13 black and white alternating stripes on their tails
Love to sun bathe in a yoga-like posture
Have strong scent glands that they use to communicate with troop members
Eat leaves, fruit, flowers, and insects
Can live up to 30 years in a zoo, or around 18 years in the wild
Clyde…
Clyde arrived in November 2011 from NJ Fish and Wildlife, he was an illegal "pet"
He has been alone for 12 years because he is a special needs animal
When primates are hand-raised to be sold, instead of mother-raised with a troop of other lemurs, it changes their brain wiring
Clyde has never recognized other lemurs as family and has always acted aggressively
He loves his keepers but also, out of species confusion, kind of wants to be a bit violently rude and bite them
He gets upset by excessive noise and movement (ex: kids running in front of his exhibit)
Obsessively marks his territory by rubbing his scent glands on everything and will try to run off guests with a stinkfight
Favorite toy is his toddler bicycle
Favorite food: monkey biscuits, yogurt, berries
He does demand one grape, as a toll payment, from the grocery delivery person on Tuesdays
Clyde's life changed for the better on the day Nora arrived
Nora…
Arrived in March 2023 from NJ Fish and Wildlife, she was an illegal "pet"
After a couple months of introductions, we allowed them to enter the outdoor enclosure together
Nora is a super sweet girl and has had a positive effect on Clyde
Nora's favorite thing: Clyde
Favorite foods: mango, plum, cantaloupe, monkey biscuits
