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They are related in that they are both mammals, but they are in different orders, the lemur is in Primates whereas the raccoon is in Carnivora, making them not closely related at all. Their similar appearance/coloration is not due to genetic similarities.
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Ring-tailed lemurs and raccoons are not closely related. Ring-tailed lemurs belong to the Lemuridae family, which are primates found only in Madagascar. Raccoons, on the other hand, are in the Procyonidae family and are found in North and Central America.
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What is related to the Ring tailed Lemur?
The Ring-tailed lemur is a primate species native to Madagascar and is known for its distinctive black and white ringed tail. They are social animals that live in groups called troops and are primarily herbivores, feeding on fruits, leaves, and flowers. Ring-tailed lemurs are also known for their sunbathing behavior, where they sit with their arms outstretched to absorb warmth from the sun.
What is the lemurs scientific classification name?
Lemur catta
What is the scientific name for a lemur?
RING-TAILED LEMURDomain: EukaryaKingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataSubphylum: VertebrataClass: MammaliaSubclass: TheriaInfraclass: EutheriaOrder: PrimatesFamily: LemuridaeGenus: LemurSpecies: catta
Is a raccoon an arthropoda phylum?
They belong to the Chordates since they have a backbone.
What family is a red panda a part of?
The red panda is (Ailurus fulgens) and is part of the superfamily Musteloidea which is weasels, otters and badgers. It is the only member of the Ailurus family. It was once thought to be related to the giant panda and raccoon.
Is a ringtailed cat a vertebrate?
A ring tailed lemur a vertebrate as it has a spine.
Can a raccoon and lemur breed?
A lemur isn't related to a raccoon because it is in the monkey family.
What is the sanskrit meaning of vari?
The ringtailed lemur (Lemur catta) of Madagascar. Its long tail is annulated with black and white.
What is the meaning of vari?
The ringtailed lemur (Lemur catta) of Madagascar. Its long tail is annulated with black and white.
What is the state animal for Arizona?
The Ringtailed Cat ^^ it's a lot like a raccoon.
What has the author Simon Blackwell written?
Simon Blackwell has written: 'A survey of lemurs from the genus Lemur and Varecia kept in British zoological establishments with special reference to the ringtailed lemur' -- subject(s): Lemuridae
What is a cotamundi?
it is a member of the dog family. look for images! The cotamundi is a relative of the raccoon, also called Ringtailed Cats in Texas.
What are the 7 levels of taxonomy of ringtailed lemurs?
The seven levels of taxonomy of ring-tailed lemur are Kingdom: Animalia, Phylum: Chordata, Class: Mammalia, Order: Primates, Family:Lemuridae, Genus: Lemur, and Species: L. catta. A ring-tailed lemur is a primate native to Madagascar.
Is a lemur related to an ostrich?
The lemur is not related to the ostrich in any substantive way. An ostrich is a bird and a lemur is a lower type of primate.
What species is a raccoon?
It is an an American mammal, greyish brown in colour with a black face and ringed tailit depends what exact question you are answering. this question is not clear. sorry. :(
How does a ringtailed lemur attack?
When fights break out between ring-tailed lemurs, they perform jump fights, where they run, jump, and slash at each other with their sharp canine teeth.
Is a koala related to a raccoon?
A koala is not at all related to a raccoon.
