They possess a hairless glandular region inside forearm above wrist and also on their chests which they use to mark their foraging routes. Males also have a horny spur on each wrist gland that they use to pierce tree branches before scent marking them. Ring tailed lemurs are one of the most vocal primates, they have several different alarm calls to alert members to potential danger. Ring tails reach sexual maturity at 3 years in the wild, and as early as 18 months in captivity. Mating is extremely season, beginning in mid-April in the wild.
Single infants are most common, but twins are frequently born when food is plentiful.
Infants cling to their mother's bellies, but after two weeks can be seen on the mother's backs. Young raised by the entire group. At birth eyes are blue but turn to brilliant yellow later. They live approximately 20-25 years. Fruit, leaves, flowers, herbs, and other plant parts.