Propithecus
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Propithecus is the genus of the sifakas. They are a genus of lemur in Madagascar. Nine species have been identified. They cannot run on all four legs because their legs are much longer than their arms. Instead, they bounce along the forest floor, jumping from one foot to the other, holding their arms up in the air.[1] Some of them are critically endangered species.
Propithecus Media
Sifaka skeleton on display at The Museum of Osteology.
Original Source: Plates 76-79: P. verreauxi, P. diadema, P. edwardsi, P. coquereli. Alfred Grandidier (1875-1921) In: Histoire physique, naturelle et politique de Madagascar. Volume XX. 1892, Paris: Hachette et Cie.
Sifakas hop side-to-side when moving on the ground.
References
- ↑ Ganeri, Anita 2000 (2000). Jungle animals: over 100 questions and answers to things you want to know. Dubai, U.A.E. ISBN 0-75254-909-X.