环尾狐猴在华南地区的饲养与繁殖

以广州动物园人工饲养的10只环尾狐猴（雄性5只，雌性5只）为研究对象，根据广州地区多雨潮湿的气候条件，以400m。草地作为饲养场地，配置栖枝、凉亭和恒温保暖箱，采取逐只投喂的办法进行饲养。在广州地区的气候条件下，环尾狐猴2岁即可进行繁殖交配，发情期为8～9月，妊娠期为5个月，育幼主要由母猴来完成，雄猴可参与育幼，母猴有明显的护食行为。当气温低于15℃时，狐猴进入恒温保暖箱活动。在华南地区的气候条件下，环尾狐猴的饲养管理需做好防雨、防晒工作，冬季气温低于15℃时需开启恒温保暖设施。在繁殖育幼期，需添加面包虫等食物，并合理搭配成年雌雄性狐猴比例，防止动物打斗而出现伤亡。本文主要阐述环尾狐猴在广州地区的饲养繁殖、防寒保暖、环境丰容等方面的技术要点，为在华南地区环尾狐猴的保育及进一步研究奠定基础。

Feeding and Breeding of Ring - tailed Lemurs ( Lemur catta ) in South China

We studied ten ring - tailed lemurs （ five males and five females） that were reared in Guangzhou Zoological Park, Guangzhou. Because of the seasonally heavy rainfall in the Guangzhou area, the lemurs were raised in 400 m2 lawns with tree branches, pavilions and heated compartments （ for use in winter ） . Lemurs were feed individually by hand. Ring - tailed le- murs mated at 2 years of age and successfully reproduced in Guangzhou. The estrus period was in August and September and the gestation period was about 5 months. Young lemurs were cared for mainly by adult female lemurs but adult males were also in- volved in care of young. Adult female lemurs protected food. At temperatures below 15%, lemurs occupied the heated compart- ments. Ringtailed lemurs reared in captivity in south China should be protected from rain and sun. At temperatures below 15℃ in winter, heated compartments are needed. In the breeding and nursery season, ring- tailed lemurs should be provided with yellow mealworms or other foods, and the sex ratio of adult lemurs needs to be adjusted to prevent casualties from fight- ing. We discuss key technical points for captive rearing of lemurs such as feeding and breeding, protection against cold weath- er, and environment enrichment. We provide a foundation for conservation and further studies of ring - tailed lemur in south China.