Verreaux's sifaka lemur (Propithecus verreauxi). This lemur lives in the rainforests and deciduous forests of south-western Madagascar,feeding on fruits,flowers,bark and leaves. It lives in small groups,usually of between 5 and 10 individuals. The group scent marks its territory and defends it from other lemurs. This lemur is named for its distinctive "si-fa-ka" call,which is used as a warning to other group members when predators are near. Destruction of the forests of Madagascar means that Verreaux's sifaka is becoming increasingly rare. Photographed in the Berenty Reserve,Madagascar | |
Licence : | Droits gérés |
Crédit: | Science Photo Library / Camacho, Tony |
Taille de l’image : | 5133 px × 3591 px |
Model Release : | Non requis |
Property Release : | Non requis |
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