Avahi or Western woolly lemurs

Avahi lemurs or Western woolly lemurs (Avahi occidentalis) Mother with infant.
Ankarafantsika Strict Nature Reserve, Western deciduous forest. MADAGASCAR
A medium-small lemur invariably seen climing vertically to trunks or branches. 560-650mm and weight: 700-900 grams. They have round faces and almost concealed ears. They are nocturnal and spend the day resting together in family groups - usually in dense foliage. The diet consists almost exclusively on leaves and young buds.
DISTRIBUTION: Restricted to western and north-western Madagascar.
THREATENED SPECIES due to habitat distruction and the fact that it has such a small distribution.
ENDEMIC TO MADAGASCAR

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Image Size: 5510x3660 / 8.6MB; Ankarafantsika Strict Nature Reserve Avahi lemur Avahi occidentalis Deciduous forest Endemic Infant Madagascar Mammal Prosimian Western woolly lemur baby mother primate
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Avahi lemurs or Western woolly lemurs (Avahi occidentalis) Mother with infant.<br />
Ankarafantsika Strict Nature Reserve, Western deciduous forest. MADAGASCAR<br />
A medium-small lemur invariably seen climing vertically to trunks or branches. 560-650mm and weight: 700-900 grams. They have round faces and almost concealed ears. They are nocturnal and spend the day resting together in family groups - usually in dense foliage. The diet consists almost exclusively on leaves and young buds.<br />
DISTRIBUTION: Restricted to western and north-western Madagascar.<br />
THREATENED SPECIES due to habitat distruction and the fact that it has such a small distribution.<br />
ENDEMIC TO MADAGASCAR