Indri: Meet The Critically Endangered Lemur
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The indri, also known as the babakoto, is a critically endangered lemur that lives in the remote rainforests of Madagascar
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It is one of the largest living lemurs, with a round head, pointed face, large greenish eyes, rounded ears, and a foxy snout
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Active during the day, it spends most of its time in trees, where it clings and climbs while eating leaves, fruit, and flowers
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It's also known for its distinctive morning songs, which can last up to three minutes and feature rhythm, duets, and harmonized choruses
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The indri is monogamous and only seeks a new partner after its mate dies
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The indri is a large-bodied lemur, weighing 6-10 kg with a head-and-body length of 60-90 cm
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Despite its size, the indri is not always easy to spot among the foliage. They produce ear-splitting wails known as 'long calls', which carry up to 4 km
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Their calling also acts to bring the family together should they become separated while foraging
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