They also retain derived traits common to most prosimian primates. For example: Toothcomb, which is the front mandibular (lower jaw) teeth of ring-tailed lemurs form a "toothcomb". This comb consists ...

Nowadays, however, it’s widely thought to be related to another unusual part of lemur anatomy – the toothcomb. This is a set ...

Our research indicates a strong connection between behavior and biology. For example, ring- tailed lemurs feed on Tamarinds which have string-like fibers. When they pull them through the side of their ...