Lemurs, a group of primates endemic to Madagascar, establish and reinforce social bonds within groups by a unique way of grooming.

They have six lower teeth that stick straight out from their jaw, forming a dental comb
that they use to groom their fur and that of other members of their group. As opposed to other lemurs, the red-fronted lemurs don't live in a female-dominated society, although females do play a key role in choosing and guiding the group to food sources.

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