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The Verreaux’s sifaka, aka white sifaka, a member of the lemur family (Indriidae) hails only from the island country of Madagascar, from the Tsiribihina River in central western Madagascar south to the Andohahela region. They tolerate montane forests; tropical dry lowland forests; and lowland, humid rainforest habitats. These primates suffer […]

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The silky sifaka, aka silky simpona or simpona, is among the rarest mammals on earth. They are only found in Madagascar, from Marojejy south down to Makira and the Antainambalana River. These primates prefer high elevation montane and mid-altitude rainforests; more specifically sclerophyllous forests and low ericoid bushes. Due to […]

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The diademed sifaka, aka diademed simpona, simpony, simpona, or ankomba joby, is among the largest lemurs. The indri is often considered 2nd. They get their primary common name due to the fact that their head resembles a diadem (an ornamental headband worn by royalty). Due to habitat destruction and climate […]

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This critter is literally named after the alarm cry it makes when threatened, “shee-fa’-ka”. The Coquerel’s sifaka, like all lemurs, calls Madagascar its home. Their name is pronounced (shi-fawk). Even though they have somewhat short arms for a primarily arboreal (spends most of their lives in trees) critter, they do […]

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