There are 24 species of medium-sized lemurs in this family. They are all found in Madagascar and are nocturnal.

They have gray or reddish brown fur. They have short, pointed faces; long tails; and large, round ears. They have long, powerful rear legs that they use to leap around in the trees.

Sportive lemurs are solitary and spend most of their time in trees. The male’s territory is larger than the female’s territory and may overlap with the territory of a few females.

Male sportive lemurs protect their territory from other males, and female sportive lemurs protect their territory from other females.

Sportive lemurs protect their territories with vocalizations and chasing off or even fighting with an intruder.

Sportive lemurs are herbivores and eat leaves, fruit, flowers, and bark.