This species of lemur is mainly recognized by the rings on the tail. It is considered to be one most intelligent primates as it has skills of using tools and problem solving.They are able hunt food in day or night.They do stay very close to each other though when it is time for resting. They are going to be found alone for finding food though with the exception of mothers and the young.They also give of high pitched alerts to their families when there are threats around the area.They also spend the most time on land than any other species of Lemurs. Yet they do very well in the trees as well.
They eat fruit, which makes up the greater part of their diet, but also eat leaves, flowers, tree bark, and sap. The live on island of Madagascar of the coast of Africa. Its main predator is Fossa.
