The Lemur is a unique primate found only on the island of Madagascar With its large round eyes and distinctive black and white striped tail the Lemur is easily recognizable These agile creatures spend most of their time in trees using their long tails for balance as they leap from branch to branch Lemurs are social animals living in large groups called troops They communicate with a variety of vocalizations including loud calls and soft purring sounds Lemurs are also known for their ability to sunbathe often found basking in the warm rays of the sun .