Would a ring-tailed lemur survive in a house as someone's pet?

Answer 1

Ring-tailed lemurs thrive in captivity better than most other lemurs, however, they still require specialized diets that most people would not be able to provide or properly regulate. Poor diet can lead to poor health, medical issues, and even death. Furthermore, most veterinarians are not specialized in caring for primates, so people may not be able to find a veterinarian. Also, since lemurs are primates, they can catch diseases from you, and you can transmit diseases to them. For these reasons, a ring-tailed lemur would not survive well as a pet in someone's house. They are better off living in the wild or in a zoo, where professional zoo keepers and specialized veterinarians can take care of them.