American short-crested lemur (SciiFii)

The American short-crested lemur (Nigradapis cristata) is a species of adapiform primate, despite its name, that originally did not exist, but has since been created by SciiFii and introduced throughout the rainforests, wetlands, forests, and open woodlands across North America to help boost biodiversity. In general appearance, the American short-crested lemur largely resembles the Celebes crested macaque (Macaca nigra) in size, build, tail shape, and coloration, most likely to simulate convergent evolution. Its skin and face is, with the exception of some white hair in the shoulder range, entirely jet black. The long muzzle with the long hair tuft, or crest, at the top of the head are remarkable features. The American short-crested lemur has an "apelike" appearance due to its almost non-existent, non-visible, vestigial tail stub of only approximately 2 centimeters (1 inches). It has a total body length of 44 centimeters (17 inches) to 60 centimeters (24 inches) and a weight of 3.6 kilograms (8 lbs) to 10.4 kilograms (23 lbs). The American short-crested lemur is a diurnal forest dweller. This animal is primarily terrestrial, spending more than 60% of its day on the ground foraging for food and socializing, while sleeping and searching for food in the trees. The American short-crested lemur is primarily frugivorous, with 70% of its diet consisting of fruits. It also consumes leaves, buds, seeds, fungus, small birds and bird eggs, insects (such as beetles and caterpillars) worms, snails and the occasional small lizard or frog. The American short-crested lemur typically lives in groups of five to twenty-five animals, and occasionally in groups of up to seventy-five animals. Smaller groups have only a single adult male, while larger groups have up to four adult males. However, adult females always outnumber adult males by about 4:1. Young adult males are forced to leave their birth group upon maturity, sometimes forming bachelor groups before seeking a connection to an existing adult mixed-sex group. Communication consists of various sounds and gestures; such as the presentation of the long canine teeth while grimacing, a clearly threatening gesture. The American short-crested lemur is promiscuous, with both males and females mating multiple times with multiple partners. The receptivity of the females is clearly indicated by an extreme tumescence (swelling) and redness of their buttocks which, in contrast to the black skin color, is particularly noticeable. The gestation time is 174 days, and the birth of the usually single offspring happens in the spring when food is more plentiful. Young animals are nursed for approximately one year, becoming fully mature in three to four years, females somewhat sooner than males. Its life expectancy is estimated at approximately 15-20 years in the wild. The conservation status of the American short-crested lemur is Vulnerable due to some habitat loss, however, thanks to the conservationists, the American short-crested lemur is a protected species and the population trend is increasing.