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A sifaka (/ s ɪ ˈ f ɑː k ə /; Malagasy pronunciation: [ˈsifakə̥] ⓘ) is a lemur of the genus Propithecus from the family Indriidae within the order Primates. The name of their family is an onomatopoeia of their characteristic "shi-fak" alarm call. [4]
Learn about sifakas, the lemurs that leap from tree to tree in Madagascar's forests. Find out their diet, habitat, threats, and more from National Geographic's experts and stories.
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Sifakas are nine species of arboreal lemurs that live in coastal forests of Madagascar. They have white or black fur, large ears, and leap long distances between trees. Learn about their habitats, behaviours, and conservation status.
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Learn about the Coquerel’s sifaka, a delicate leaf-eating lemur from Madagascar that climbs and leaps through the trees using its back legs. Find out how to adopt a sifaka, watch videos, and help conservation efforts.
Learn about nine species of sifakas, the vegetative lemurs endemic to Madagascar. Find out their conservation status, habitats, behaviors, and threats. See photos and videos of these endangered primates.
Learn about the Coquerel's sifaka, a primates native to Madagascar that lives in small groups of males and females in the trees. Find out how they leap, feed, communicate, and survive in their arboreal habitat. See photos and videos of this stunning lemur and its conservation status.
Learn about the Coquerel's sifaka, a white and red lemur endemic to Madagascar. Find out its geographic distribution, habitat, diet, behavior, reproduction, and ecological role.
