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Verreaux's Sifaka
Propithecus verreauxi
-24.7965, 46.7672
Field Notes
Description:
In adulthood the full head and body length is between 42 and 45 cm (17 and 18 in). The tail of a fully grown Verreaux's sifaka grows to be between 56 and 60 cm (22 and 24 in) long. In terms of weight, adult females reach 3.4 kg (7.5 lb) on average, and adult males 3.6 kg (7.9 lb).
Habitat:
spiny forest
Notes:
Spotted this lemur in the Mangatsiaka parcel of Andohahela National Park in southern Madagascar. It's amazing to watch this lemur jump around seemingly unharmed on giant Octopus trees which are covered in thorns.
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