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Decken's sifaka - Propithecus deckenii On our first trip we encountered this wonderful species. They were walking on the ground so funny to see. Unfortunately no time to take a photo, but when they got in the tree. We could see them perfectly. Animalia,Geotagged,Indriidae,Madagascar,Mammalia,Primates,Propithecus,Propithecus deckenii,Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park,Von der Deckens sifaka Click/tap to enlarge

Decken's sifaka - Propithecus deckenii

On our first trip we encountered this wonderful species. They were walking on the ground so funny to see. Unfortunately no time to take a photo, but when they got in the tree. We could see them perfectly.

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  1. Beautiful shot, quite a challenge to capture it from a tree so well! Which lens did you end up with taking on your trip? Posted 10 years ago
    1. It was indeed a real challenge. It is so hard to catch them without braches in front.
      And they won't sit still ;) Thanks!
      Posted 10 years ago

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Von der Decken's sifaka is a sifaka endemic to Madagascar. It has a length of 92 to 107 centimeters, of which 42-48 centimeters are tail. Von der Decken's Sifaka lives in western Madagascar. It lives in dry deciduous forest.

Its pelage is usually creamy white, with tinges of yellow-gold, silver grey or pale brown on the neck, shoulders, back and limbs. The face is entirely black. Group size is between 2 and 10 individuals, with groups of 3 to 6 most common.

Similar species: Primates
Species identified by Wendy
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Uploaded Oct 12, 2014. Captured in Antsalova, Madagascar.