Indri Lemur, Circuit Tsakoka, Mantadia National Park, Madagascar
Indris (called Babakoto in Malagay) are the largest living lemurs at all reaching up to 1 meter. Andasibe is the best place to observe the Indris given that there are a couple of families habituated to humans. It lives in small groups and cannot survive in captivity. There are several legends trying to explain its origins since it is considered a sacred animal in the whole Madagascar. Nowadays it is endangered due to deforestation and agricultural activities next to the reserves.
The indri practices long-term monogamy, seeking a new partner only after the death of a mate. It lives in small groups consisting of the mated male and female and their maturing offspring. In the more fragmented forests of their range, the indri may live in larger groups with several generations. Habitat fragmentation limits the mobility and capacity of these large groups to break into smaller units.
The Indri Lemur is also called the Babakoto in many regions. This is one of the largest Lemurs found in the world. They seem to have many behaviors that are humanistic. They have characteristics that are different from many other species of Lemurs. As this time their survival is severely threatened.
This particular Lemur is almost 2 ½ feet in length and can also weigh up to 21 pounds but are typically found around 13 -15. They are able to leap vertically and to cling in place due to strong hind legs and sharp claws. They have one of the shortest tails of all Lemur species.
They have very round ears, a button nose, and small eyes. It is no wonder that they are often compared to a teddy bear! They have a considerable range of differences when it comes to their color. The region where they live affects their coloring so that they can blend in. They may be completely black, brownish, and have areas of red or white on them.
Indri Lemur, Circuit Tsakoka, Mantadia National Park, Madagascar
Indris (called Babakoto in Malagay) are the largest living lemurs at all reaching up to 1 meter. Andasibe is the best place to observe the Indris given that there are a couple of families habituated to humans. It lives in small groups and cannot survive in captivity. There are several legends trying to explain its origins since it is considered a sacred animal in the whole Madagascar. Nowadays it is endangered due to deforestation and agricultural activities next to the reserves.
The indri practices long-term monogamy, seeking a new partner only after the death of a mate. It lives in small groups consisting of the mated male and female and their maturing offspring. In the more fragmented forests of their range, the indri may live in larger groups with several generations. Habitat fragmentation limits the mobility and capacity of these large groups to break into smaller units.
The Indri Lemur is also called the Babakoto in many regions. This is one of the largest Lemurs found in the world. They seem to have many behaviors that are humanistic. They have characteristics that are different from many other species of Lemurs. As this time their survival is severely threatened.
This particular Lemur is almost 2 ½ feet in length and can also weigh up to 21 pounds but are typically found around 13 -15. They are able to leap vertically and to cling in place due to strong hind legs and sharp claws. They have one of the shortest tails of all Lemur species.
They have very round ears, a button nose, and small eyes. It is no wonder that they are often compared to a teddy bear! They have a considerable range of differences when it comes to their color. The region where they live affects their coloring so that they can blend in. They may be completely black, brownish, and have areas of red or white on them.