Overview:-
- Sifaka is an attractive species of lemur that found only in the Madagascar Island. According to the native people the sifakas are called so because of their distinctive ‘shif-auk’ call. There are three main types of Sifakas – golden crowned sifaka, coquerel’s sifaka and diademed sifaka. They are one of the most endangered species of Madagascar. The habitat loss is the main threat faced by the sifakas.
- Sifakas are medium sized primates with a body length between 16-22 inches and weigh up to 6 kg. The long, silky fur is the most distinguishing feature of the sifakas. The color of the fur ranges from black, golden, white and grey.
- The sifakas are tree-dwelling animals. They spent most of their lives on tree branches. They can easily jump between the tree branches with their powerful hind legs. Sifakas usually found in small groups that contain 6-10 members. They mainly feed on fruits, leaves and buds.
