Book 33, Question 115 · Video
Why do ring-tailed lemurs sunbathe?
In the cool morning, ring-tailed lemurs sit upright and face the Sun with their arms spread. Their bellies are thinly furred, so the sunlight warms them quickly. After a chilly night, this saves energy. Lemurs sit in groups and warm up together. It looks a little like they are doing yoga. Watch lemurs only from a distance.
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Intro
Hi there, curious minds! I'm Crafty Clover! Let's discover something amazing. Why do ring-tailed lemurs sunbathe?
The Big Idea
Ring-tailed lemurs sunbathe in the morning! Arms spread wide! Why?
Facing the Sun
Step one: Facing the Sun. In the cool morning, ring-tailed lemurs sit upright and face the Sun with their arms spread. It looks a little like they're doing yoga.
Thin Belly Fur
Step two: Thin Belly Fur. Their bellies are thinly furred, so the sunlight warms them quickly. After a chilly night, this saves energy, because their bodies don't have to work as hard to warm up.
Group Warmth
Step three: Group Warmth. Lemurs sit in groups and warm up together. Watch lemurs only from a distance.
A Closer Look
Let's take a closer look! Morning. Arms out. Thin fur. Together.
Quick Facts
Quick facts! A ring-tailed lemur's tail has black and white rings. Bellies warm fast. Sunning saves energy. They sun in groups.
Think Like a Scientist
Now, think like a scientist! On a cool, sunny morning, sit outside facing the Sun. Open your arms wide. Close your eyes and never look at the Sun. Notice how the warmth feels. Sit for just a minute.
Outro
On cool mornings, ring-tailed lemurs sit up and face the Sun with arms spread, like yoga. Their thin belly fur lets sunlight warm them fast, saving energy after a chilly night, and they sunbathe in groups. Science is amazing! Keep asking questions! The more you look around, the more wonders you will find, so keep your eyes open! Crafty Clover can be found on Amazon Books, Google Bookstore, and Apple Books. Available for purchase or download! Bye for now!