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Indri

Indri indri

Indri (Indri indri)Critically endangered

Photo: Erik Patel · CC BY-SA 3.0

Mammalherbivore

The indri is a striking black-and-white lemur that lives in the treetops of Madagascar. Known for its upright posture while climbing, this social animal lives in small family groups and fills the forest with its distinctive songs.

  • Grows to about 64–72 cm long and weighs 6–9.5 kg.
  • Eats mostly leaves, plus seeds, fruits, and flowers.
  • Communicates with loud songs, roars, and calls.
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At a glance

Classification
Mammal
Scientific name
Indri indri
Habitat
Rainforest, Forest
Regions in this directory
Africa
Diet
herbivore
Relative size
medium
IUCN Red List
Critically Endangered (CR)
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