Watch ring-tailed lemur (Lemur catta), Medella, participate in a "target" training session. “Target” was the first, and simplest, behavior she learned. The premise is simple: if the lemur touches her nose to the tip of the stick, she gets rewarded with a piece of fruit.
Once she understood the basic concept, trainers gradually increased the distance between targets, requiring her to move, climb, or even jump to successfully reach the target and receive a treat. This positive reinforcement training keeps Medella active and thinking.
