Candy Cane Lemur

A candy cane lemur (Lemur christanii) is a species of lemur endemic to Madagascar. It is named for its banded red and white tail, which is similar to that of the famous candy canes, but despite this, its closest relative is the more famous ring-tailed lemur. The candy cane lemurs are naturally found in humid forests, swamps, and jungles, where there are high rainfall, since candy cane lemurs are not adapted to arid environmentst, unlike ring-tailed lemurs, which can live in both humid and arid habitats. The conservation status of the candy cane lemurs is Critically Endangered due to habitat loss, however, conservationists are doing their best in protecting the candy cane lemur's natural habitats and the lemurs themselves. The candy cane lemurs are very common in captivity, much more so than the ring-tailed lemurs, due to the candy cane lemur's higher reproduction rate and their tamer nature towards sapient species/beings.