This species is found in Madagascar along the East coast living in the canopy of the rainforests. This is primarily a frugivorous species. This arboreal species moves quadrupedally through the trees. This is a monogamous species in which the pair and its offspring form the social group. As with all of the true lemurs, olfactory communication is important for this species.
Anogenital secretions seem to be important for the ruffed lemur.
Typically this species gives birth to a single offspring, however twins have been observed. Burton, F. 1995. The Multimedia Guide to the Non-human Primates. Hall Canada Inc. Fleagle, J. G. 1988. Primate Adaptation and Evolution.