Golden Bamboo Lemur

The golden bamboo lemur (Hapalemur aureus) is a medium-sized bamboo lemur endemic to south-eastern Madagascar. As the largest member of Hapalemur and the second largest bamboo lemur, H. aureus females have average head-body lengths 395 millimeters (15.6 in) with 410 mm (16 in) tails, while males average 34 cm (13 in) with 37 cm (15 in) tails. Body weights range between 1 and 2.5 kg (2.2 and 5.5 lb), with females averaging 1.5 kg (3.3 lb) and males typically weighing 1.66 kilograms (3.7 lb). The golden bamboo lemur is identifiable by its pelage; the face is wreathed by golden fur, with the body being pale orange on the back and golden on the front. The tail is long and bush, darkening towards the tip. A brachial gland is present on the forelimbs, which secretes a pungent exudate.

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