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  • Golden-crowned sifaka or Tattersall's sifakas (Propithecus tattersalli) Mother and baby. Daraina, North-east MADAGASCAR<br />
This is the smallest member of the Propithecus genus, 870-940mm and weight +-3,5kg's. They are medium-sized vertical clinging and leaping lemurs and were only discovered in 1988. They are diurnal and at night sleep in very tall trees. Group size varies but usually contains at least 2 adult males and females although only one female seems to breed successfully each year. They feed on unripe fruit, seeds, shoots, mature leaves and flowers. Immature leaves are particularly relished.<br />
DISTRIBUTION: Dry deciduous, gallery and semi-evergreen forests of a very small area between the Manambato and Loky Rivers in North-east Madagascar.<br />
ENDANGERED due to habitat loss as they do not occur in a protected area - although FANANBY a local Madagascar NGO is working in Daraina to proclaim a protected site of about 20,000 ha. They are also spread between a number of discontinuous forest fragments. Gold mining is common in the forest in which they occur and trees are falling over as the ground is littered with deep holes from the miners. Deforestation is comman as agriculture encroaches and they are hunted in some areas.<br />
ENDEMIC TO MADAGASCAR
    MA2179_Golden-crowned_sifakas.tif
  • Golden-crowned sifaka or Tattersall's sifaka (Propithecus tattersalli) Daraina, North-east MADAGASCAR<br />
This is the smallest member of the Propithecus genus, 870-940mm and weight +-3,5kg's. They are medium-sized vertical clinging and leaping lemurs and were only discovered in 1988. They are diurnal and at night sleep in very tall trees. Group size varies but usually contains at least 2 adult males and females although only one female seems to breed successfully each year. They feed on unripe fruit, seeds, shoots, mature leaves and flowers. Immature leaves are particularly relished.<br />
DISTRIBUTION: Dry deciduous, gallery and semi-evergreen forests of a very small area between the Manambato and Loky Rivers in North-east Madagascar.<br />
ENDANGERED due to habitat loss as they do not occur in a protected area - although FANANBY a local Madagascar NGO is working in Daraina to proclaim a protected site of about 20,000 ha. They are also spread between a number of discontinuous forest fragments. Gold mining is common in the forest in which they occur and trees are falling over as the ground is littered with deep holes from the miners. Deforestation is comman as agriculture encroaches and they are hunted in some areas.<br />
ENDEMIC TO MADAGASCAR
    MA1661_Golden-crowned_sifaka.tif
  • Golden-crowned sifaka or Tattersall's sifakas (Propithecus tattersalli) Mother and baby. Daraina, North-east MADAGASCAR<br />
This is the smallest member of the Propithecus genus, 870-940mm and weight +-3,5kg's. They are medium-sized vertical clinging and leaping lemurs and were only discovered in 1988. They are diurnal and at night sleep in very tall trees. Group size varies but usually contains at least 2 adult males and females although only one female seems to breed successfully each year. They feed on unripe fruit, seeds, shoots, mature leaves and flowers. Immature leaves are particularly relished.<br />
DISTRIBUTION: Dry deciduous, gallery and semi-evergreen forests of a very small area between the Manambato and Loky Rivers in North-east Madagascar.<br />
ENDANGERED due to habitat loss as they do not occur in a protected area - although FANANBY a local Madagascar NGO is working in Daraina to proclaim a protected site of about 20,000 ha. They are also spread between a number of discontinuous forest fragments. Gold mining is common in the forest in which they occur and trees are falling over as the ground is littered with deep holes from the miners. Deforestation is comman as agriculture encroaches and they are hunted in some areas.<br />
ENDEMIC TO MADAGASCAR
    MA1567_Golden-crowned_sifakas.tif
  • Leaf-tailed gecko (Uroplatus phantasticus) Central eastern rain forest of MADAGASCAR<br />
This genus consists of highly specialized, nocturnal geckos with large eyes and vertical pupils. This Uroplatus species has a very leaf-shaped tail. They measure +- 90mm. During the night they actively hunt for insects at about 1-2meters off the ground. (nocturnal) and spend the day on the base of tree trunks. <br />
DISTRIBUTION: East-central Madagascar.<br />
ENDEMIC TO MADAGASCAR
    MA8616_Fantastic_Leaf-tailed_gecko.jpg
  • Hubbard's Sportive Lemur (Lepilemur hubbardi) - previously assumed to be L. ruficaudatus<br />
Zombitse Reserve (high plateau between Isalo National Park and Tulear) MADAGASCAR. This reserve, only 21,500ha constitutes the last remnants of transition forest between the west & south floristic domains. It is a medium-sized nocturnal lemur with a long tail and one of the largest of the lepilemur species. Length: 500-560mm; Weight 500-800 grams. They cling vertically to tree trunks and jump large distances with their powerful hind legs. Tree holes or tree forks are the preferred sleep sites where they can be seen during the day resting. They are usually found singularly except during breeding season and when they have offspring. They are primarily folivorous although the fruits of some trees are also taken. It can tolerate leaves with high concentrations of potential toxins during the dry season and is even able to subsist on dry leaves. It may in some circumstances re-ingest its own faeces. During daytime resting this species is also known to have one of the lowest metabolic rates of any mammal. This is raised substantially prior to the night-time activity. This is a further adaption to help its survival on a very poor quality diet and also live at relatively high densities. A single young is born around October. At first the infant is carried by its mother in her mouth, it later clings to the fur on her back. When it is older still, the mother may leave or 'park' it in a tree hole or similar 'safe' site while she forages. They are preyed upon by  Madagascar long-eared owl (Asio madagascariensis), Madagascar harrier-hawk (Polyboroides radiatus) and fosa (Cryptoprocta ferox). The latter two being able to excavate it from its daytime holes.<br />
HABITAT & DISTRIBUTION: Dry deciduous forest of w. Madagascar. Onilahy River inland to Zombitse and n to the Manombolo River.<br />
THREATS: Forest fires are common in its range to increase cattle pasture. Also hunted.<br />
ENDEMIC TO MADAGASCAR
    MA6643_Hubbard's_Sportive_Lemur.jpg
  • Hubbard's Sportive Lemur (Lepilemur hubbardi) - previously assumed to be L. ruficaudatus<br />
Zombitse Reserve (high plateau between Isalo National Park and Tulear) MADAGASCAR. This reserve, only 21,500ha constitutes the last remnants of transition forest between the west & south floristic domains. It is a medium-sized nocturnal lemur with a long tail and one of the largest of the lepilemur species. Length: 500-560mm; Weight 500-800 grams. They cling vertically to tree trunks and jump large distances with their powerful hind legs. Tree holes or tree forks are the preferred sleep sites where they can be seen during the day resting. They are usually found singularly except during breeding season and when they have offspring. They are primarily folivorous although the fruits of some trees are also taken. It can tolerate leaves with high concentrations of potential toxins during the dry season and is even able to subsist on dry leaves. It may in some circumstances re-ingest its own faeces. During daytime resting this species is also known to have one of the lowest metabolic rates of any mammal. This is raised substantially prior to the night-time activity. This is a further adaption to help its survival on a very poor quality diet and also live at relatively high densities. A single young is born around October. At first the infant is carried by its mother in her mouth, it later clings to the fur on her back. When it is older still, the mother may leave or 'park' it in a tree hole or similar 'safe' site while she forages. They are preyed upon by  Madagascar long-eared owl (Asio madagascariensis), Madagascar harrier-hawk (Polyboroides radiatus) and fosa (Cryptoprocta ferox). The latter two being able to excavate it from its daytime holes.<br />
HABITAT & DISTRIBUTION: Dry deciduous forest of w. Madagascar. Onilahy River inland to Zombitse and n to the Manombolo River.<br />
THREATS: Forest fires are common in its range to increase cattle pasture. Also hunted.<br />
ENDEMIC TO MADAGASCAR
    MA6642_Hubbard's_Sportive_Lemur.jpg
  • Great Frigatebird (Fregata minor) male with inflated pouch, Hood Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
    Minden_00427313.jpg
  • Aye-aye (Daubentonia madagascariensis) one of the more bizarre mammals in the world, their peculiar features include huge ears, bushy tail, long shaggy coast, rodent-like teeth and a skeletal 'probe-like' middle finger, Tsimbazaza Zoo, Madagascar
    Minden_00210174.jpg
  • Galapagos Sea Lion (Zalophus wollebaeki) and Brown Pelicans (Pelecanus occidentalis) being fed fish guts from fisherman in market, Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
    Minden_00446628.jpg
  • Marine Iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) with tourists, Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
    Minden_00446623.jpg
  • Great Frigatebird (Fregata minor) male with inflated pouch, Hood Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
    Minden_00427313.jpg
  • Asian White Birch (Betula platyphylla) forest, Mongolia
    Minden_00477527.jpg
  • Takstang 'Tiger's Nest' monastery, built 1692 on cliff face, Bhutan. 2001
    naturepl_01050717.jpg
  • Dance of the Three Kings of Ging, Gom Kora Festival, Bhutan 2001
    naturepl_01071667.jpg
  • Young buddhist monk holding cat, Punakha Dzong, Central Bhutan 2001
    naturepl_01071671.jpg
  • Festival clown in costume, Gom Kora Festival, Tashgangregion, eastern Bhutan 2001
    naturepl_01108962.jpg
  • Buddhist monks at Gantey Gompa monastery, Phobjika Valley, Central Bhutan 2001
    naturepl_01108973.jpg
  • Dance of the Eight Manifestations of Guru Rinpoche, Gom Kora Festival, eastern Bhutan 2001
    naturepl_01108989.jpg
  • Laya woman from West Bhutan wearing head-dress Bhutan Population approximately 800
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  • African wild dog {Lycaon pictus} portrait, South Africa
    01153098African_wild_dog.tif
  • Galapagos sealion (Zalophus californianus wollebaeki) on beach Gardner Bay, Española / Hood Is, Galapagos
    01150572.jpg
  • Cheetah, Botswana
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  • Gold mining pits dug in previous rainforest habitat,  Andranotsimaty village, Madagascar. This mining encroaches on last remaining refuge of golden crowned sifakas, an endangered endemic primate.
    90208870_gold_mining_Madagascar.JPG
  • Pel's fishing owl {Scotopelia peli} feeding on fish, Okavango Delta, Botswana
    01054703.Pels_fishing_owl.jpg
  • Asiatic Lion (Panthera leo persica) lioness marking territory, Gir National Park, Gujarat, India
    Minden_00210348.jpg
  • African wild dog {Lycaon pictus} portrait, South Africa
    01153098African_wild_dog.jpg
  • Two male Impala at dawn {Aepyceros melampus} Okavango Delta, Botswana
    01111092Impala.jpg
  • African elephant reaching upo with trunk to feed on seed pods.  Manu pools NP, Zimbabwe {Loxidonta africana}
    01090692African_elephant.JPG
  • Pel's fishing owl at night, Okavango Delta, Botswana, Africa.
    01054704Pel's_fishing_owl.jpg
  • Impala (Apyceros melampus) female and african elephant (Loxodonta africana). Chobe National Park, Botswana, Southern Africa
    01054650Impala_and_elephant.jpg
  • Cheetah. Okavango Delta, Botswana, Southern Africa
    01054666Cheetah.jpg
  • Portrait of Lioness (Panthera leo) resting at dusk, Okavango Delta, Botswana
    01030041Lioness.jpg
  • Cheetah mother and cub. Botswana
    01032717Cheetah.jpg
  • Leopard male in tree with Impala carcass, Botswana Okavango Delta
    01006480Leopard.jpg
  • Blue vanga (Cyanolanius madagascarinus) Ankarana Special Reserve. nw MADAGASCAR
    1163872Blue vanga.jpg
  • Sickle-billed vanga (Falculea palliata) Ankarafantsika Strict Nature Reserve, Western deciduous forest. MADAGASCAR, endemic
    1163680Sickle-billed vanga.jpg
  • Ploughshare tortoise (Geochelone yniphora) Endangered, endemic, Ankarafantsika Special Reserve, Madagascar
    1163660Ploughshare_tortoise.jpg
  • Madagascar kingfisher, Ankarana, Madagascar
    1054121Madagascar kingfisher.jpg
  • Day gecko drinking, Ankarana NP, Madagascar
    1054065Day gecko.jpg
  • Fossa male at water, Madagascar, Kirindy Forest
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  • Fossa male, Kirindy Forest, Madagascar
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  • Ring-tailed Lemur (Lemur catta) sleeping on rocks in the Andringitra Mountains, vulnerable, south central Madagascar
    Minden_00217728.jpg
  • Crowned Lemur (Eulemur coronatus) baby clinging to mother's fur, vulnerable, Ankarana Special Reserve, northern Madagascar
    Minden_00217714.jpg
  • Black and White Ruffed Lemur (Varecia variegata variegata) in rainforest near Mantadia National Park, endangered, Madagascar
    Minden_00217616.jpg
  • Verreaux's Sifaka (Propithecus verreauxi) mother and baby, vulnerable, Berenty Reserve, southern Madagascar
    Minden_00210116.jpg
  • Coquerel's Sifaka (Propithecus coquereli) in western deciduous forest, Ankarafantsika Strict Nature Reserve, Madagascar
    00210068Coquerel's_Sifaka.jpg
  • Avahi Lemur (Avahi occidentalis) endemic to western deciduous forest, Ankarafantsika Strict Nature Reserve, Madagascar
    00210065Avahi_Lemur.jpg
  • Avahi Lemur (Avahi occidentalis) mother with infant, vulnerable, endemic to western deciduous forest, Ankarafantsika Strict Nature Reserve, Madagascar
    00210066Avahi_Lemur.jpg
  • Milne-Edward's Sportive Lemur (Lepilemur edwardsi) peeking out of tree, endemic, Daraina, Madagascar
    Minden_00210061.jpg
  • Shepherds shearing Wild Vicuna {Lama vicugna} at 5300m, Andes, Bolivia 2001
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  • Girl holding wild Vicuna captured for shearing {Lama vicugna} SW Bolivia, South America - to benefit Guadalupe community Dept Potosi 4800m 2001
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  • Quechua Indian shearing sheep, at base of Chimborazo Volcano (highest mountain in Ecuador)~Andes, Ecuador, South America, 2011
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  • Canopy Walkway, 275m long, 36m high rigid walkway, at Sacha Lodge. Napo River bordering Yasuni National Park, Amazon Rainforest~Ecuador.
    01343433.jpg
  • Himba girl with cow peritoneum on head for rite of passage to adulthood. Kaokoland, Namibia
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  • Himba girl Kaokoland, Namibia Hair tresses show adolescence
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  • Lesser chameleon (Furcifer minor) MALE. This species inhabits open areas, which even include crop fields. However its distribution is restricted to the southern highlands, Ambohijanahary Special Reserve in the west and in the central highlands from north of Ambositra to south of Fianarantsoa. MADAGASCAR.<br />
A medium sized chameleon of the Furcifer bifidus group that may reach a length of 20cm. They have a flat helmet and large but not parallel nasal appendages. Males are brownish grey with darker vertical bands. Two bright spots are always present on the anterior part of flanks. Females are green with two light spots more or less distinct.<br />
There are more than 150 species world wide and over half of those are only found in Madagascar. All species on the island are Native.<br />
Chameleons are well-known for their special adaptions: The ability to change color rapidly to either match their surroundings or to reflect their mood. They have the capacity to move their turreted eyes independently of each other which allows them to look in different directions simultaneously. They have independent 360 degree vision except when hunting they use binocular vison to estimate the distance of the prey. They capture their prey with the rapid firing of their tongue which can extend to approximately half of their body length and is ended with a kind of gluing hammer. All species found in Madagascar lay eggs (Oviparous) and do not give parental care. The calumma and furcifer group are known as true chameleons as they have a prehensile tails. They tend to be solitary except during the breeding season. <br />
Calumma minor is CITES 11 classification and needs an export permit to be exported from Madagascar <br />
ENDEMIC TO MADAGASCAR
    MA8821_Lesser_chameleon.jpg
  • Petter's chameleon (Furcifer petteri)<br />
Daraina Protected area. <br />
nw MADAGASCAR<br />
This is a small chameleon with a length of 150mm. The male of this species has 2 rostral protruberances. The body is green with frequent lighter vertical markings. Females possess two white spots on the anterior part of their flanks and males show a white mid-lateral stripe instead. <br />
RANGE: Dry and humid forests located in northern Madagascar.<br />
It is a true chameleon as it possesses a prehensile tail. This plus its opposable, fuxed fingers help it adapt to its arboreal life.  Oviparous.Chameleons are well-known for their special adaptions: Ability to change color rapidly to either match their surroundings or to reflect their mood. They have the capacity to move their turreted eyes independently of each other which allows them to look in different directions simultaneously. They also capture their prey with the rapid firing of their tongue which can extend to approximately half of their body length and is ended with a kind of gluing hammer.<br />
Furcifer petteri is CITES 1 classification and is NOT allowed by the CITES Animal Committee to be exported from Madagascar.<br />
There are more than 150 species world wide and over half of those are only found in Madagascar. All species on the island are Native.
    MA1762_Petters_chameleon.jpg
  • Spectacled bear claw marks<br />
climbing up a vertical wall<br />
Tracking collared Spectacled Bear with radio telemetry<br />
Cayambe Coca Ecological Reserve<br />
Andes<br />
ECUADOR, South America
    10151209_Spectacled_bear_claw_marks_...jpg
  • Verreaux's sifaka (Propithecus verreauxi)<br />
Berenty Reserve, Southern MADAGASCAR<br />
These are large (length 900-1075mm and weight: 3-4kg), vertically clinging and leaping lemurs. They are diurnal and live in mixed multi mail / multi female groups of up to 14 individuals. Verreaux's sifaka feed primarily on leaves, fruit and flowers. They have one young born between August and September. At first the infant clings to the mother's front then as it gets larger rides on her back.<br />
DISTRIBUTION: Forested regions from Tsiribihina River in the west, south to the Tolagnaro area in the south-east and inland as far as Isalo Massif. They live in Dry deciduous forests in the west and Xerophytic spiny and gallery forests in the south.<br />
THREATENED: The various habitats in which this species are found are all becoming increasingly fragmented due cutting for timber,  firewood and production of charcoal. Although it is 'fady' or taboo to hunt this species amoung some tribal groups others especially around Isalo do hunt it and in this area it is known as 'sifaka for the cooking pot'.<br />
ENDEMIC TO MADAGASCAR
    MA4075_Verreaux's_sifaka.tif
  • Verreaux's sifaka (Propithecus verreauxi) 'dancing' across the ground.  They only do this when there is a clearing - they prefer to move from tree to tree by leaping.<br />
Berenty Reserve, Southern MADAGASCAR<br />
These are large (length 900-1075mm and weight: 3-4kg), vertically clinging and leaping lemurs. They are diurnal and live in mixed multi mail / multi female groups of up to 14 individuals. Verreaux's sifaka feed primarily on leaves, fruit and flowers. They have one young born between August and September. At first the infant clings to the mother's front then as it gets larger rides on her back.<br />
DISTRIBUTION: Forested regions from Tsiribihina River in the west, south to the Tolagnaro area in the south-east and inland as far as Isalo Massif. They live in Dry deciduous forests in the west and Xerophytic spiny and gallery forests in the south.<br />
THREATENED: The various habitats in which this species are found are all becoming increasingly fragmented due cutting for timber,  firewood and production of charcoal. Although it is 'fady' or taboo to hunt this species amoung some tribal groups others especially around Isalo do hunt it and in this area it is known as 'sifaka for the cooking pot'.<br />
ENDEMIC TO MADAGASCAR
    MA4906_Verreaux'_sifaka.jpg
  • Verreaux's sifaka (Propithecus verreauxi) 'dancing' across the ground.  They only do this when there is a clearing - they prefer to move from tree to tree by leaping.<br />
Berenty Reserve, Southern MADAGASCAR<br />
These are large (length 900-1075mm and weight: 3-4kg), vertically clinging and leaping lemurs. They are diurnal and live in mixed multi mail / multi female groups of up to 14 individuals. Verreaux's sifaka feed primarily on leaves, fruit and flowers. They have one young born between August and September. At first the infant clings to the mother's front then as it gets larger rides on her back.<br />
DISTRIBUTION: Forested regions from Tsiribihina River in the west, south to the Tolagnaro area in the south-east and inland as far as Isalo Massif. They live in Dry deciduous forests in the west and Xerophytic spiny and gallery forests in the south.<br />
THREATENED: The various habitats in which this species are found are all becoming increasingly fragmented due cutting for timber,  firewood and production of charcoal. Although it is 'fady' or taboo to hunt this species amoung some tribal groups others especially around Isalo do hunt it and in this area it is known as 'sifaka for the cooking pot'.<br />
ENDEMIC TO MADAGASCAR
    MA4753_Verreaux's_sifaka.jpg
  • Verreaux's sifaka (Propithecus verreauxi) 'dancing' across the ground.  They only do this when there is a clearing - they prefer to move from tree to tree by leaping.<br />
Berenty Reserve, Southern MADAGASCAR<br />
These are large (length 900-1075mm and weight: 3-4kg), vertically clinging and leaping lemurs. They are diurnal and live in mixed multi mail / multi female groups of up to 14 individuals. Verreaux's sifaka feed primarily on leaves, fruit and flowers. They have one young born between August and September. At first the infant clings to the mother's front then as it gets larger rides on her back.<br />
DISTRIBUTION: Forested regions from Tsiribihina River in the west, south to the Tolagnaro area in the south-east and inland as far as Isalo Massif. They live in Dry deciduous forests in the west and Xerophytic spiny and gallery forests in the south.<br />
THREATENED: The various habitats in which this species are found are all becoming increasingly fragmented due cutting for timber,  firewood and production of charcoal. Although it is 'fady' or taboo to hunt this species amoung some tribal groups others especially around Isalo do hunt it and in this area it is known as 'sifaka for the cooking pot'.<br />
ENDEMIC TO MADAGASCAR
    MA4905_Verreaux'_sifaka.jpg
  • Verreaux's sifaka (Propithecus verreauxi) 'dancing' across the ground.  They only do this when there is a clearing - they prefer to move from tree to tree by leaping.<br />
Berenty Reserve, Southern MADAGASCAR<br />
These are large (length 900-1075mm and weight: 3-4kg), vertically clinging and leaping lemurs. They are diurnal and live in mixed multi mail / multi female groups of up to 14 individuals. Verreaux's sifaka feed primarily on leaves, fruit and flowers. They have one young born between August and September. At first the infant clings to the mother's front then as it gets larger rides on her back.<br />
DISTRIBUTION: Forested regions from Tsiribihina River in the west, south to the Tolagnaro area in the south-east and inland as far as Isalo Massif. They live in Dry deciduous forests in the west and Xerophytic spiny and gallery forests in the south.<br />
THREATENED: The various habitats in which this species are found are all becoming increasingly fragmented due cutting for timber,  firewood and production of charcoal. Although it is 'fady' or taboo to hunt this species amoung some tribal groups others especially around Isalo do hunt it and in this area it is known as 'sifaka for the cooking pot'.<br />
ENDEMIC TO MADAGASCAR
    MA4751_Verreaux's_sifaka.jpg
  • Verreaux's sifaka (Propithecus verreauxi) 'dancing' across the ground.  They only do this when there is a clearing - they prefer to move from tree to tree by leaping.<br />
Berenty Reserve, Southern MADAGASCAR<br />
These are large (length 900-1075mm and weight: 3-4kg), vertically clinging and leaping lemurs. They are diurnal and live in mixed multi mail / multi female groups of up to 14 individuals. Verreaux's sifaka feed primarily on leaves, fruit and flowers. They have one young born between August and September. At first the infant clings to the mother's front then as it gets larger rides on her back.<br />
DISTRIBUTION: Forested regions from Tsiribihina River in the west, south to the Tolagnaro area in the south-east and inland as far as Isalo Massif. They live in Dry deciduous forests in the west and Xerophytic spiny and gallery forests in the south.<br />
THREATENED: The various habitats in which this species are found are all becoming increasingly fragmented due cutting for timber,  firewood and production of charcoal. Although it is 'fady' or taboo to hunt this species amoung some tribal groups others especially around Isalo do hunt it and in this area it is known as 'sifaka for the cooking pot'.<br />
ENDEMIC TO MADAGASCAR
    MA4900_Verreaux'_sifaka.jpg
  • Verreaux's sifaka (Propithecus verreauxi) 'dancing' across the ground.  They only do this when there is a clearing - they prefer to move from tree to tree by leaping.<br />
Berenty Reserve, Southern MADAGASCAR<br />
These are large (length 900-1075mm and weight: 3-4kg), vertically clinging and leaping lemurs. They are diurnal and live in mixed multi mail / multi female groups of up to 14 individuals. Verreaux's sifaka feed primarily on leaves, fruit and flowers. They have one young born between August and September. At first the infant clings to the mother's front then as it gets larger rides on her back.<br />
DISTRIBUTION: Forested regions from Tsiribihina River in the west, south to the Tolagnaro area in the south-east and inland as far as Isalo Massif. They live in Dry deciduous forests in the west and Xerophytic spiny and gallery forests in the south.<br />
THREATENED: The various habitats in which this species are found are all becoming increasingly fragmented due cutting for timber,  firewood and production of charcoal. Although it is 'fady' or taboo to hunt this species amoung some tribal groups others especially around Isalo do hunt it and in this area it is known as 'sifaka for the cooking pot'.<br />
ENDEMIC TO MADAGASCAR
    MA4899_Verreaux'_sifaka.jpg
  • Coquerel's sifaka (Propithecus coquereli)<br />
Ankarafantsika Strict Nature Reserve, Western deciduous forest. MADAGASCAR<br />
These are large (length 925-1,100mm and weight: 3.5-4kg), vertically clinging and leaping lemurs. Their distinctive coloration can not be confused with any other species. They are diurnal and live in family groups of three to ten. Coquerel's sifaka feed primarily on leaves, fruit, bark and flowers. They have one young in June or July. At first the infant clings to the mother's front then as it gets larger rides on her back.<br />
DISTRIBUTION: Restricted to north-west Madgascar in dry-deciduous and semi-evergreen forests.<br />
THREATENED SPECIES due to habitat distruction for agriculture and the production of charcoal but also deliberately started bush fires lit to encourage new grass shoots to grow. Hunting also occurs in some areas although around Ankarafantsika Reserve it is 'fady' or taboo to hunt this species.<br />
ENDEMIC TO MADAGASCAR
    MA3020_Coquerel's_sifaka.jpg
  • 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
    MA2962_Western_woolly_lemurs.jpg
  • Coquerel's sifaka (Propithecus coquereli)<br />
Ankarafantsika Strict Nature Reserve, Western deciduous forest. MADAGASCAR<br />
These are large (length 925-1,100mm and weight: 3.5-4kg), vertically clinging and leaping lemurs. Their distinctive coloration can not be confused with any other species. They are diurnal and live in family groups of three to ten. Coquerel's sifaka feed primarily on leaves, fruit, bark and flowers. They have one young in June or July. At first the infant clings to the mother's front then as it gets larger rides on her back.<br />
DISTRIBUTION: Restricted to north-west Madgascar in dry-deciduous and semi-evergreen forests.<br />
THREATENED SPECIES due to habitat distruction for agriculture and the production of charcoal but also deliberately started bush fires lit to encourage new grass shoots to grow. Hunting also occurs in some areas although around Ankarafantsika Reserve it is 'fady' or taboo to hunt this species.<br />
ENDEMIC TO MADAGASCAR
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  • Milne-Edward's sportive lemur (Lepilemur edwardsi) Ankarafantsika Nature Reserve. Western MADAGASCAR<br />
HABITAT: Dry deciduous forest. This species is restricted to the west and north-west of Madagascar. <br />
These are medium-sized nocturnal lemurs with long tails. Weight 600-800 grams. They cling vertically to tree trunks and jump large distances with their powerful hind legs. Tree holes are the preferred sleep sites where they can be seen during the day sunning themselves. They are usually found singularly but as many as 4 individuals can be found sharing large tree holes. They feed mostly on leaves, although some fruits, seeds and flowers are consumed. They have been observed taking moths.<br />
ENDEMIC TO MADAGASCAR.<br />
THREATS: Habitat distruction from burning for more cattle pastures. Hunting in some areas.<br />
STATUS: Threatened due to small range and the above threats.
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  • Verreaux's sifakas (Propithecus verreauxi) Mother and baby.<br />
Berenty Reserve, Southern MADAGASCAR<br />
These are large (length 900-1075mm and weight: 3-4kg), vertically clinging and leaping lemurs. They are diurnal and live in mixed multi mail / multi female groups of up to 14 individuals. Verreaux's sifaka feed primarily on leaves, fruit and flowers. They have one young born between August and September. At first the infant clings to the mother's front then as it gets larger rides on her back.<br />
DISTRIBUTION: Forested regions from Tsiribihina River in the west, south to the Tolagnaro area in the south-east and inland as far as Isalo Massif. They live in Dry deciduous forests in the west and Xerophytic spiny and gallery forests in the south.<br />
THREATENED: The various habitats in which this species are found are all becoming increasingly fragmented due cutting for timber,  firewood and production of charcoal. Although it is 'fady' or taboo to hunt this species amoung some tribal groups others especially around Isalo do hunt it and in this area it is known as 'sifaka for the cooking pot'.<br />
ENDEMIC TO MADAGASCAR
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  • White-footed sportive lemur (Lepilemur leucopus) Berenty Reserve. Southern MADAGASCAR<br />
HABITAT: Xerophytic spiny forest and gallery forest in southern and south-west Madagascar. <br />
These are medium-sized nocturnal lemurs with long tails and the smallest in their genus. Length: 460-520mm; Weight 500-700 grams. They cling vertically to tree trunks and jump large distances with their powerful hind legs. Tree holes, tangles of lianas (vines) or tree forks are the preferred sleep sites where they can be seen during the day resting. They are usually found singularly except during breeding season and when they have offspring. They feed on the tough leaves from Didiereaceae and Euphorbiaccae species, together with the leaves and occasionally flowers of the Tamarind or Kily tree.<br />
ENDEMIC TO MADAGASCAR.<br />
THREATS: Habitat distruction from burning for more cattle pastures. Hunting in some areas.<br />
STATUS: Threatened due to small range and the above threats but still common thoughout its range
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