This informative and entertaining book is full of captivating facts about Ring-tailed Lemurs. Made famous by nature documentaries and cartoons, Ring-tailed Lemurs are known and loved by people around the world. Did you know? ... These Lemurs live in groups - known as troops - of up to thirty animals, which work together to defend a territory. Their long, springy legs enable them to jump up to three meters high and distances of up to ten meters between trees. Male Ring-tailed Lemurs rub their tail on a scent gland on their wrist and then wave the tail towards rivals in a territorial ' stink fight' . Each spread covers a different aspect of Lemur life, from ' What's for dinner?' and ' Special adaptations' to ' Family life' and ' Where do they live?' The book contains bite-sized chunks of interesting information coupled with stunning photographs, which combine to make this an engaging and entertaining introduction to the subject that's bound to capture the imagination of any reader.