Indri
Indri indri
- Class
- Mammal
- Rarity
- Epic
- Observations
- 649
- Most observed in
- 🇲🇬 Madagascar
- Conservation
- Critically Endangered
Description
The indri ( ; Indri indri), also called the babakoto, is one of the largest living lemurs, with a head-body length of about 64–72 cm (25–28+1⁄2 in) and a weight of between 6 and 9.5 kg (13 and 21 lb). It has a black and white coat and maintains an upright posture when climbing or clinging. It is monogamous and lives in small family groups, moving through the canopy, and is herbivorous, feeding mainly on leaves but also seeds, fruits, and flowers.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article “Indri”.