
The African lemur (Lemurocebus aferensis) is a species of lemur that originally did not exist, but has since been created by SciiFii and introduced throughout the rainforests, swamps, forests, open woodlands, grasslands (including savannas), and shrublands across mainland Africa to help boost biodiversity. The African lemur is an average-sized lemur, usually weighing about 2.2 kilograms (4.9 lb). Its head–body length ranges between 39 and 46 cm (15 and 18 in), its tail length is 56 and 63 cm (22 and 25 in), and its total length is 95 and 110 cm (37 and 43 in). The African lemur is an omnivore that mainly feeds on fruits and leaves, including those of the introduced plants such as the passion fruit (Passiflora edulis). The African lemur eats from as many as three dozen different plant species, and its diet includes flowers, herbs, bark and sap. It has been observed eating decayed wood, earth, spider webs, insect cocoons, arthropods (spiders, caterpillars, cicadas and grasshoppers) and small vertebrates (birds and chameleons). During the dry season it becomes increasingly opportunistic. Like many other species of lemurs, the African lemur is diurnal, being active exclusively in daylight hours. The African lemur is highly social, living in groups of up to 30 individuals. It is also female dominant, a trait common among lemurs. To keep warm and reaffirm social bonds, groups will huddle together. The African lemur will also sunbathe, sitting upright facing its underside, with its thinner white fur towards the sun. Like other lemurs, this species relies strongly on its sense of smell and marks its territory with scent glands. The males perform a unique scent marking behavior called spur marking and will participate in stink fights by marking their tail with their scent and wafting it at opponents. As one of the most vocal primates, the African lemur uses numerous vocalizations including group cohesion and alarm calls. Experiments have shown that the African lemur, despite the lack of a large brain (relative to simiiform primates), can organize sequences, understand basic arithmetic operations and preferentially select tools based on functional qualities. The conservation status of the African lemur is Least Concern due to successful conservation efforts, the African lemur's wide range and, unlike many other lemurs, its tolerance to most of the human activities, including being able to adapt to life in the cities and suburbs.