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Lemurs (Varecia variegata) inhabiting the animal park and Terra Natura Murcia nature had to be separated by detecting their caregivers in their fur loss caused by problems in the behavior.
The three females of this species remain isolated from each other for about 20 days.
The caretakers of the park a few weeks ago problems detected in the fur of lemurs.
After all kinds of tests realizarles alopecia (mites, fungi and allergies) and hormonal tests with normal results, they concluded that the problem came derivative of animal behavior.
The lack of fur has been produced by self-harm or aggression between the three copies that coexist in the auto_install.
This type of behavioral problems occur in some species mainly for reasons of hierarchy among individuals and can lead to fights and disturbances that have led, in this case, to spoil the fur of animals.
The three female lemurs are found in these separate moments and has supplied them with anxiety, thanks to this treatment are improving and it is estimated that in about 20 days can return to live with.
The varecia lemur is one of the hundreds of species of lemurs that inhabit the island of Madagascar.
His specimens weigh around 3 kilos and its coat is characterized by its black and white color.
Their food is frugivorous and has one of the loudest calls from mammals alert.
The species is protected in danger of extinction.
Source: Agencias
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