Aye-aye vs Ring-Tailed Lemur
Quick answer
It is too close to call. The Aye-aye and the Ring-Tailed Lemur are evenly matched on paper, and in the wild the outcome would come down to size, surprise, and circumstance.
This is a hypothetical, educational comparison based on typical size, strength, and natural weaponry. In the wild these animals rarely meet, and most encounters end without a fight.
Mammal
Endangered
Mammal
EndangeredAye-aye vs Ring-Tailed Lemur compared
| Attribute | Aye-aye | Ring-Tailed Lemur |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3 kg | 2.2 kg |
| Length | 90 cm | 95 cm |
| Top speed | 8 km/h | 20 km/h |
| Strength | 15/100 | 12/100 |
| Deadliness | 5/100 | 5/100 |
| Intelligence | 70/100 | 48/100 |
| Lifespan | 23 yr | 16 yr |
Aye-aye vs Ring-Tailed Lemur: common questions
Who would win in a fight, a Aye-aye or a Ring-Tailed Lemur?
It is too close to call. The Aye-aye and the Ring-Tailed Lemur are evenly matched on paper, and in the wild the outcome would come down to size, surprise, and circumstance.
Which is bigger, the Aye-aye or the Ring-Tailed Lemur?
The Aye-aye is heavier, weighing around 3 kg compared with the other's 2.2 kg.
Which is faster, the Aye-aye or the Ring-Tailed Lemur?
The Ring-Tailed Lemur is faster, reaching about 20 km/h versus 8 km/h.
Which lives longer, the Aye-aye or the Ring-Tailed Lemur?
The Aye-aye typically lives longer, up to around 23 years compared with 16 years.
Sources & references
Conservation status follows the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species; size, weight, speed, and lifespan figures are drawn from Animal Diversity Web (University of Michigan Museum of Zoology) and Nowak, Walker’s Mammals of the World (Johns Hopkins University Press), cross-checked against each species’ own guide. Compare full profiles for habitat, diet, and behaviour:
- Aye-aye — full guide
IUCN Red List (Endangered, Daubentonia madagascariensis)
- Ring-Tailed Lemur — full guide
IUCN Red List (Endangered, Lemur catta)
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Animal Diversity Web — University of Michigan Museum of Zoology
Life-history, morphology, and measurement data for Aye-aye and Ring-Tailed Lemur.
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Nowak, R. M. (1999). Walker’s Mammals of the World (6th ed.). Johns Hopkins University Press.
Standard reference for body size, weight, and life-span ranges.
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Global Animal Guide editorial standards
How we research, source, and review wildlife comparisons.
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