Red Ruffed Lemurs are known for their unique morning sunbathing ritual. These primates are native to the rainforests of Madagascar, which often have cool, damp mornings. Red Ruffed Lemurs are often spotted lying on their backs or stretching their arms out wide to the sky, adjusting their posture to efficiently absorb solar heat in a process known as thermoregulation. Exposing their bellies to the sun helps kickstart their metabolism before they climb to the treetops for foraging. Red Ruffed Lemurs are herbivores whose diets primarily consist of fruit, as well as some leaves, seeds, and nectar.