Verreaux's sifaka mother and baby
by Science Photo Library
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Verreaux's sifaka mother and baby
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Science Photo Library
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Photograph - Photograph
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Verreaux's sifaka (Propithecus verreauxi) mother and baby on the ground. All lemurs are endemic to Madagascar, where they evolved in isolation from other primates after Madagascar became geographically isolated from Africa. Many lemur species are becoming increasingly rare due to habitat destruction. This lemur feeds mainly on leaves, as well as fruit, bark and flowers. On the ground, it moves by hopping in a bipedal fashion. The female rears a single baby which initially clings to its mother's front, but from the age of 9 to 28 weeks it clings to its mother's back. Photographed in the Berenty Reserve, Madagascar.
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March 6th, 2014
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