Indri
Indri indri
Conservation Status
Critically EndangeredMammalia · Primates · Indriidae
About
The indri, also called the babakoto, is one of the largest living lemurs, with a head-body length of about 64–72 cm and a weight of between 6 and 9.5 kg. 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. The groups are quite vocal, communicating with other groups by singing, roaring and other vocalisations.
Fun Fact
Indri produce haunting, whale-like songs that carry for 3 km through the rainforest, and they are the largest living lemur — yet they have never been successfully kept in captivity.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Tropical rainforests
Diet
Herbivore
Lifespan
15-18 years
Threats
- Small Population Size
- Genetic Bottleneck
- Habitat Fragmentation
- Deforestation