Many people who want an exotic pet think of adopting a lemur. However, since lemurs are endangered animals, it will be illegal. Additionally, the US has very strict laws governing the importation of animals from foreign countries. This is primarily to restrict diseases and epidemics that are not native to the US.
However, you can buy lemurs at pet stores that breed lemurs in captivity. When selecting a lemur, be sure to choose a male. Males do not dominate like females and can be easily trained compared to a female.
There are many different species of lemurs. The smallest of these is the pygmy mouse lemur, while the largest is the fifteen-pound indri lemur. However, the lemurs most often kept as pets are mouse lemurs and ring-tailed lemurs. The mouse lemur is between 4.7 inches and 5.7 inches long. It has soft fur, a long tail, long hind legs, large saucer-shaped eyes, and has a strip of black fur running down its back.
On the other hand, the ring-tailed lemur is large in size but has shorter front legs compared to its hind legs. This is the reason why the lemur walks on the air with its butt. The ring-tailed lemur can weigh anywhere from 5 to 8 pounds and can grow to a length of 15 to 18 inches.
It is quite possible to tame a lemur, but as it ages it can become a bit aggressive. Be sure to spay your pet while it is young. This will prevent the lemur from becoming aggressive.
That said, it’s always good for a wild animal to live in its natural habitat. Therefore, it may not be the best idea for you to cage and tame him. This is especially true for the lemur as it is an endangered animal and we must do everything in our power to ensure that this animal is not hunted or captured to satisfy some people around the world.
