Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Mammalia Order: Primates Family: Lemuridae Genus: Lemur Species: Lemur catta If you asked someone to picture a lemur, chances are they would immediately think of the striking black-and-white striped tail of the ring-tailed lemur ( Lemur catta ). Native only to the island of Madagascar, these charismatic primates are among the most recognisable mammals in the world and have become a flagship species for conservation across the is