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Verreaux's sifaka ( Propithecus verreauxi ), or the white sifaka, is a medium-sized primate in one of the lemur families, the Indriidae. It lives in Madagascar and can be found in a variety of habitats from rainforest to dry deciduous forests of western Madagascar and the spiny thickets of the south. Its fur is thick and silky and generally ...
Learn about the Verreaux's sifaka, a white lemur with brown crown and webbed feet, endemic to Madagascar. Find out its appearance, distribution, behavior, diet, mating, population and threats.
Learn about Verreaux's sifakas, a leaping lemur endemic to Madagascar. Find out their appearance, diet, lifestyle, social structure, and threats.
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Verreaux's sifakas form social hierarchies, which are subject to change during the mating season as females only breed with dominant males. Subordinate males challenge dominant males, often resulting in intense competition and fighting. (Lewis, 2005; Nowak, 1999) Verreaux's sifakas scent mark as a form of communication.
Learn about the behavior, ecology, genetics, health, and morphology of Verreaux's sifaka, an endangered primate in Madagascar. The project is led by Dr. Rebecca Lewis and involves multiple collaborators and volunteers.
Oct 27, 2023 · Verreaux's sifakas are one of the 107 lemur species that live in Madagascar, a global biodiversity hotspot. WWF works with local communities to monitor, educate, and support coexistence with these unique animals in the Amoron'i Onilahy Protected Area.
Learn about Verreaux's Sifaka, a diurnal lemur that performs a bipedal leaping dance in Madagascar. Find out how this species is threatened by habitat loss, hunting, and illegal pet trade.
