Lemurs are tree-dwelling animals that are distantly related to monkeys. True-bred lemurs are only found in Madagascar.

The Great White Sifakas are comparatively larger than other varieties of lemurs and are usually more passive than the ring-tailed lemur. They rarely fight within their own group; however, there are constant battles with members of other groups, in order to protect their territory.

Their territories are demarcated either by their urine or by the scent from their neck glands.

Lemurs groom each other frequently. In fact, members of a group spend hours grooming and combing each other’s fur with their specialised dental combs. Their front lower teeth are flattened and resemble a comb, which they keep clean by a structure on their tongues.

Infants usually stay close to their mothers for the first six months of their lives, even though they are capable of walking by the end of six weeks.