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RUFftD LEM UU. 



The RuiFKU Lkmur is one of the liandsomest of this family, cliallengiiig a 

 rivalship even uith the ring-tailed Lciinir in point of appearance. 



The textnre of the fnr is extrcme'y tine, and its colour presents hold contrasts 

 between pure white and jetty blackness, the line of denuircation being strongly 

 defined. The face of the Rufl'ed Lemur is black, and a fringe of long white 

 hairs stands out like a ruff round the face, giving to the creature its very appro- 

 priate title. 



As is the case with all the Lemurs, it is a native of Madagascar and of the 

 adjacent islands, and seems to take the place of the ordinary monkeys. Of all the 

 Jjcmurs this species is the largest, its size ecpialling that of a moderately grown 

 cat. Its voice is a sepulchral, deep roar, pecidiarly loud, considering the size of 

 the animal, and can be heard jit a great distance in the stilly night. As the 

 Lemurs delight in gathering together in large companies, tlie effect of their united 



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