Ring-tailed Lemur Coloring Page (1 of 4)

The ring-tailed lemur takes its name from the bold black-and-white bands that ring its long tail. When it warms itself in the morning sun it spreads both arms and tips its face to the light, as if at prayer - a thoroughly endearing habit. The lines on this first sheet are large and open, so it is an easy one to begin.

About the Ring-tailed Lemur

The ring-tailed lemur lives only on the island of Madagascar and is easily known by the long tail marked with bold black-and-white rings, which it holds aloft as a flag to keep its troop together. Lemurs are sociable animals that live in groups, and on cool mornings they gather to sunbathe, sitting upright with arms outspread and faces turned to the sun in a pose that looks very much like quiet prayer.

That sun-greeting posture and the bright, wide-eyed face have made the ring-tailed lemur a great favorite at zoos, where its lively, curious manner charms visitors of every age. It carries an easy, universal appeal with no difficult history attached, which makes it a cheerful and approachable subject to color.

Benefits as a Coloring & Brain Training Activity

For coloring, the banded tail is the real pleasure - alternating the clean black and white and keeping a steady edge between them is good, gentle practice for a careful hand. A soft grey worked into the body keeps it rounded, and the bright, expressive face is fun to bring to life, so the finished page is a cheerful one to display.