What wonderful creatures are domestic lemurs?

2024 Author: Priscilla Miln | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 00:21

We are all used to keeping pets like a cat, a dog or a hamster at home. Standard and even banal, isn't it? And this is the case with almost all pets. Well, who today can be surprised by a guinea pig or the same pygmy pig? And the sight of a fluffy rabbit dutifully following its owner on a leash no longer arouses amazement or even interest. But recently, quite non-standard pets appear more and more often. Now there is a fashion for exotic little animals that can be kept in apartment conditions. For example, a lemur (photo). A pet with huge affectionate eyes is sure to impress and cause a storm of emotions for both your family members and guests.

You have probably already seen such an animal more than once. True, most likely in a zoo. It is impossible to look at his eyes without tenderness! Lemur as a pet is very good. There are practically no problems with its content. If you want to have such a beast, then it will be useful for you to learn more about it.

Short description

The homeland of lemurs is Comoros and Madagascar. As a rule, animals lead an active lifestyle, some of themlive in trees, and someone - on the ground. An integral part of the body of the animal is the tail, it can be compared with an extra arm.

In size, domestic lemurs are comparable to an ordinary cat, and their weight ranges from ten to thirty kilograms. A distinctive feature is huge, very expressive eyes.

When compared with other primates, domestic lemurs are more calm, they are not irritable, not embittered. Females are more trainable and accommodating than males.

Conditions for keeping lemurs in the apartment

For these purposes, a large cage or a spacious aviary is perfect. The second option is preferable, and here's why: by nature, domestic lemurs are very active, so they need a lot of space to satisfy their thirst for movement. If they are lacking, then the mess in the apartment is guaranteed.

For food and drink, you can choose any dishes you like - ceramic or even glass, as domestic lemurs are very neat and careful.

Cage

For convenience, it is necessary to make a nest inside the cage. For these purposes, an old hat is perfect. You can also build a small wooden house. In his nest, the lemur will be able to rest. The bedding is best made from the dried village. Don't forget to place tree branches inside the cage.

Pet cleanup should be done daily, wet cleaning should be done once a month.

Diet

It includes food of both plant and animal origin. Vegetation,insects, cereals and dairy products should make up a third of the lemur's diet. He eats hard-boiled eggs, fruits, bread soaked in boiling water, rice and millet porridge.

The animal should always have water, and fresh.

It is better to feed your pet at night, as the lemur is nocturnal.

Content Cons

Minus, one might say, one, but huge. Domestic lemurs go to the toilet wherever they want. You won’t be able to accustom them to one place, so you need to either put up with it or refuse to buy an animal. In no case should an animal be offended and forced to do something against its will. If you come to terms with his behavior, then such an animal will delight you all his life.

Conclusion

Buying a lemur is not easy, as now many of their species are on the verge of extinction. Very often these animals are caught by poachers. For one such beast you will need to pay about 60-70 thousand rubles. When buying a lemur, always check the documents, as the animal may have been illegally removed from the natural environment.