While there are many variations of the lemur, they all hail from the island nation of Madagascar off the coast of Southeast Africa.
The word "lemur" means "ghost" in Latin, according to the Reid Park Zoo website.
One of the lemurs enjoys a piece of fruit during feeding time at the Reid Park Zoo, 3400 E. Zoo Court, in Tucson, on Nov. 30, 2016. A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily StarWhile there are many variations of the lemur, they all hail from the island nation of Madagascar off the coast of Southeast Africa.
The word "lemur" means "ghost" in Latin, according to the Reid Park Zoo website.
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Junior, 8, and Tally, 3, are black and white ruffed lemurs. They have been with Reid Park Zoo since 2015.
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