Typically, lemurs are not aggressive towards people, although it can happen, particularly when they have been hand-raised by humans. Although most lemurs are not aggressive, they are still wild animals and may bite if you try to touch them or if they feel threatened.
Chat with our AI personalities
Generally speaking, no, Ring-tailed Lemurs are not dangerous to humans. However, attempting to handle them can result in being bitten or scratched, and bites can become seriously infected. Ring-tailed Lemurs could also carry disease that could be spread to humans (zoonotic diseases).