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Only the common black lemur has been reported to use millipedes (not centipedes). The toxin produced by the millipede causes the black lemur to foam at the mouth, and is used by the lemur as an insect repellant, apparently. The lemurs rub the toxin over their bodies. However, the original research paper reporting this behavior said that its use as a narcotic is unlikely since it did not seem to impair the lemurs' ability to move through the trees immediately after.
The behavior was recorded and aired on BBC's Animal Planet, in which they claimed the lemurs were getting a buzz. But what is reported on Animal Planet isn't always true to science.
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Do lemurs eat raspberries?
The lemurs that specialize in eating fruit would eat a raspberry.
What does a meerkat enjoy eating dinner?
scorpions, centipedes and worms
What meat eating animals eat ring tailed lemurs?
eagles, snakes, and the fossa will eat ring tailed lemurs
What are the centipedes food?
They are carnivores eating such foods as insects, lizards, frogs and rodents
What do non-ring-tailed lemurs eat?
Lemur diets depend on the species. Most lemur species specialize on eating fruits and/or insects, while also eating some leaves and other material. Sifakas, indri, woolly lemurs, and sportive lemurs primarily eat leaves. Fork-marked lemurs also eat tree sap in addition to insects.
Do millipedes eat the same thing centipedes do?
No. Millipedes eat decaying matter while centipedes can eat small insects.
What are the accomplishments of Buzz Aldrin?
eating a pickles!:)
What do red ruffed lemurs eat?
Red ruffed lemurs are frugivores (eating mostly fruit).
What does centipedes eat?
It is not known what Centipedes eat specifically. They have been observered eating, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and small mammals. The Amazonian Centipede has been known to eat bats. Despite this, most Centipedes are believed to subsist on earthworms.
How do lemurs get there food?
Lemurs are mostly herbivores, eating mostly fruits and leaves. Therefore they spend time in trees and visit the ones producing the best food when they are in season. In some cases, they find the fruits lying on the ground. Some lemurs eat tree sap, and to access it, they gouge the tree with their front teeth. Other lemurs are omnivores, eating both plant material and small insects, bird eggs, etc. These can be found in the trees as well.
What is the most common species of lemurs?
carbenson lemurs ,darshion lemurs,and kowltenson lemurs .I have 8 of them
What is the height of a centipedes?
The average centipede is a centimeter tall. This is why centipedes are called centipedes.
