Crowned Sifaka Propithecus coronatus

Crowned Sifaka
Crowned Sifaka
The Crowned Sifaka is a large lemur native to forests of west Madagascar. It is one of 9 species of sifaka, all of which are threatened, from vulnerable to critically endangered.
Crowned Sifaka
Crowned Sifaka
Crowned Sifaka
Sifakas live in small troops and move both in trees and on the ground, the latter by hopping sideways in a ballet-like motion. They can leap some 10 metres (33 feet) per jump.
Crowned Sifaka
Crowned Sifaka
Crowned Sifaka
They live in groups and are territorial. The name sifaka comes from the sound of their alarm call also made when confronting intruders.
Crowned Sifaka
Crowned Sifaka
Crowned Sifaka
They are vegetarian. Eyes can be blue, greeny-blue, yellow or brown. Male and female have similar appearance.