The ring-tailed lemur is known for the alternating black and white rings on its long furry tail, which is longer than its entire body. Ring-tailed lemurs can only be found in Madagascar, where they prefer to spend their time in gallery forests (forest along riverbanks). Sadly, ring-tailed lemurs are an endangered species, according to the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Populations in the wild are significantly impacted by habitat loss and hunting.