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Golden-crowned sifaka (Propithecus tattersalli) Captured in the Apenheul primate park, the Netherlands. This is a lemur typically only native to Madagascar. Apenheul,Golden-crowned sifaka,Lemur,Monkeys,Propithecus tattersalli Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Golden-crowned sifaka (Propithecus tattersalli)

Captured in the Apenheul primate park, the Netherlands. This is a lemur typically only native to Madagascar.

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The golden-crowned sifaka or Tattersall's sifaka is a medium-sized lemur characterized by mostly white fur, prominent furry ears, and a golden-orange crown. It is one of the smallest sifakas , weighing around 3.5 kg and measuring approximately 90 cm from head to tail. Like all sifakas, it is a vertical clinger and leaper, and its diet includes mostly seeds and leaves. The golden-crowned sifaka is named after its discoverer, Ian Tattersall, who first spotted the species in 1974. However, it was.. more

Similar species: Primates
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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded Aug 14, 2011. Captured Aug 14, 2011 14:16.
  • DSLR-A100
  • f/5.6
  • 1/160s
  • ISO400
  • 300mm