cool-critters:Silky sifaka (Propithecus candidus)The silky sifaka is a large lemur characterized by
cool-critters:Silky sifaka (Propithecus candidus)The silky sifaka is a large lemur characterized by long, silky white fur. It has a very restricted range in northeastern Madagascar, where it is known locally as the simpona. It is one of the rarest mammals on earth, and is listed by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) as one of the world’s 25 most critically endangered primates. The silky sifaka has a variable social structure, and lives in groups of two to nine individuals. It spends most of its day feeding and resting, though it also devotes a considerable amount of time to social behaviors, such as playing and grooming, as well as traveling. photo credits: Jeff Gibbs, Simponafotsy, Jeff Gibbs -- source link