MEOW-HOWL
Lemur
A striped-tail spring with a lot of opinions.
MEET THE FIGHTERS
Lemur vs Chimpanzee
Tonight's science rumble is set in a giant zoo clearing at high noon. No snacks were harmed.
Lemur
Lemur catta
A lemur's tail has 13 or so black-and-white rings. It is a flag and a balancing pole.
Fruit, leaves, bark, and the occasional insect snack.
Chimpanzee
Pan troglodytes
Chimps share about 98% of their DNA with humans.
Fruit first, plus insects, leaves, and sometimes meat. Flexible eaters.
Who do YOU think wins?
HOOT-PANT
Chimpanzee
The tool-using cousin with a wild side.
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